Tikkanen

Tikkanen is a surname of Finnish origin. It is believed to be derived from the given name Tikka, which means "woodpecker" in Finnish. The surname is most commonly found in Finland, particularly in the northern and western regions of the country. It is also present in other Nordic countries and in North America, due to Finnish emigration.

The Tikkanen surname has a history associated with rural and agrarian communities in Finland. As with many Finnish surnames, it likely originated as a patronymic or a descriptive name tied to a person's occupation or place of residence. Over time, these names became hereditary family names.

Notable individuals with the surname Tikkanen include Risto Tikkanen, a Finnish politician, and Petri Tikkanen, a Finnish ice hockey player. The surname's prevalence reflects the common naming conventions and historical settlement patterns within Finland. Its appearance in other countries is a testament to the diaspora of Finnish people throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.