mattila

Mattila is a Finnish surname and, less commonly, a place name. In onomastics, Mattila is categorized as a toponymic surname, typically derived from the given name Matti (Finnish form of Matthew) with the suffix -la, meaning "the place of Matti." The surname is relatively common in Finland and has spread to Finnish communities abroad in Sweden, Canada, and the United States through migration. As a place name, Mattila appears as the name of several villages or districts in Finland, reflecting the common toponymic pattern in the country. Notable people with the surname Mattila have been reported in diverse fields such as sports, arts, and academia.