vinolainen

Vinolainen is a Finnish surname and, less commonly, a demonymic adjective formed with the Finnish suffix -lainen, which is used to indicate origin or association.

Etymology and usage: The root "vino-" is not a standard lexical element in Finnish, and there is no widely cited consensus on the origin of the surname Vinolainen. In Finnish, the -lainen suffix is widely used to form demonyms and adjectives from place names, occupations, or descriptive stems, as in suomalainen (Finnish) or venäläinen (Russian). The precise historical origin of Vinolainen remains unclear in publicly available sources.

Distribution and notable people: The surname appears to be relatively uncommon in Finland, and no widely recognized biographical entries for individuals with this surname are listed in major reference works.

See also: Finnish surnames, the -lainen suffix, and the Finnish language.