Erkko

Erkko is a Finnish name that functions both as a masculine given name and as a surname. In Finland, Erkko is most commonly encountered as a surname, but it may also appear as a given name in historical records. The given name Erkko is a variant of Erkki, itself a Finnish form of Eric/Erik, and is part of the broader tradition of Finnish names derived from North Germanic roots.

As a surname, Erkko is associated with Finnish media history. The Erkko family has owned and managed major newspapers and publishing ventures, and several individuals with the surname have contributed to journalism, politics, and public life in Finland in the 20th century.

Notable bearers of the name include journalists, editors, and other public figures who worked in Finnish media and government. The name is most strongly linked to Helsinki-based media and to the era when print journalism played a central role in Finnish public life.

Today, Erkko remains a recognised Finnish surname and given name, seen mainly in historical and contemporary contexts related to Finnish media and culture.