paikkas

Paikkas is a Finnish surname and occasionally a toponymic element in place names. The most common origin is the Finnish noun paikka, meaning "place" or "location"; surnames formed from toponyms or local features often developed from hints of a person’s origin, residence, or occupation. The suffix form suggests a historic link to a particular place; however, precise derivations can vary between families and regions. The name Paikkas is relatively rare in Finland and is documented in genealogical records rather than prominent public records.

In contemporary use, individuals with the surname Paikkas appear in local communities, business, and academic contexts, but there are no widely documented figures who have achieved international recognition under this name. The surname may be found among Finnish-speaking populations and within diaspora communities.

As a toponymic element, paikkas can occur in local place names or descriptive compounds, but it is not known as an official municipality name in contemporary Finland. The form is primarily of historical and genealogical interest.

See also: Paikka, Paikkakunta, Finnish surnames.