Jakkanen
Jakkanen is a surname of Finnish origin. Its etymology is generally believed to be derived from the given name Jaakko, the Finnish equivalent of James, with the addition of a common Finnish suffix. The name Jaakko itself has ancient Hebrew roots, meaning "supplanter." Surnames in Finland became more common and standardized during the 19th and early 20th centuries, often being adopted from patronymics, place names, or descriptive terms.
Individuals bearing the Jakkanen surname can be found in Finland and in Finnish diaspora communities around