Seppala

Meaning

A person from a place with a name beginning with 'Sepp-' or a patronymic derived from the personal name Seppo.

Etymology

Derived from the Finnish personal name Seppo combined with the suffix '-la' (place). The name reflects Finnish naming conventions for geographic or patronymic origins.

About the Seppala Surname

Seppala is a Finnish surname derived from a personal name and geographic suffix. The name is associated with Finnish heritage and Arctic exploration history.

Distribution

Found primarily in Finland, with some presence in other Nordic countries and North America.

Notable Bearers

Leonhard Seppala (20th-century Finnish-American sled dog racer)

People with the Seppala Surname