About Karvonen
The surname Karvonen is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "karva," meaning "hair" or "fur." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Karvo or Karva. The name likely originated from a nickname or occupation related to hair or fur, such as a furrier or someone with a distinctive hairstyle. Overall, the surname Karvonen signifies a familial connection to an ancestor associated with hair or fur.
The surname Karvonen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Karvonen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Karvonen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Karvonen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.