Rytkönen

Rytkönen is a Finnish surname. It is derived from the given name Rytki, a diminutive of Henrik or Henry. The surname is relatively common in Finland.

Notable individuals with the surname Rytkönen include:

Jari Rytkönen (born 1968), a Finnish politician. He has served as a Member of the Finnish Parliament.

Timo Rytkönen (born 1972), a Finnish ice hockey player. He played as a forward.

The surname Rytkönen is most prevalent in the Savo region of Eastern Finland. While precise origins are difficult to trace, the tradition of patronymic surnames in Finland means that names ending in "-nen" often indicate a familial relationship. The original Rytki would have been an individual, and Rytkönen would have meant "son of Rytki" or "belonging to Rytki's family." Over time, these familial designations evolved into hereditary surnames. The popularity of the name suggests a lineage that has been established for several generations within Finland.