Pekkas

Pekkas refers to a variety of Finnish surnames, most commonly derived from the given name Pekka, the Finnish form of Peter. Like many surnames in Finland, Pekkas emerged as patronymic, meaning "son of Pekka," though it can also signify other familial relationships or even ownership of land associated with someone named Pekka. The name Peter itself has ancient origins, stemming from the Greek word petros, meaning "stone" or "rock."

The prevalence of Pekkas as a surname is a testament to the enduring popularity of the given name Pekka throughout Finnish history. Families bearing this surname are spread across Finland, and variations may exist due to historical regional differences in naming conventions and transcription practices. The surname is not tied to a specific geographic region or social class, and individuals with the Pekkas surname are found in all walks of life. In contemporary Finland, Pekkas is a moderately common surname.