Mikkola

Mikkola is a Finnish surname of toponymic origin. It is derived from the given name Mikko and the suffix -la, which indicates a place or homestead, giving the meaning “Mikko’s place.”

The name is most common in Finland and is carried by families there and among Finnish communities abroad. As a surname, it reflects a traditional Finnish pattern of forming place-based family names from given names.

Notable people with the surname include Hannu Mikkola, a Finnish rally driver who competed in international motorsport and is recognized as one of Finland’s prominent figures in the sport. The surname is borne by other individuals in Finland across various fields, including sports, academia, and the arts, reflecting the broad dispersion of Finnish surnames in public life.

Mikkola exemplifies how Finnish names often link a personal name with a place designation, preserving a sense of origin and belonging in a family name.