There are
1032
Seppalas in the USA
Seppala is the
24305th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Seppala

LeonhardSeppala

Leonhard Seppala was a Norwegian-born American sled dog musher who played a crucial role in the 1925 serum run to Nome, delivering diphtheria antitoxin to the city of Nome, Alaska.

AlexanderSeppala

Alexander Seppala was a Finnish diplomat who served as the Ambassador of Finland to the Soviet Union from 1956 to 1961.

EmileSeppala

Emile Seppala was a Finnish-American sled dog musher and dog sled racer who competed in the All-Alaska Sweepstakes and the Great American Dog Derby.

JohanSeppala

Johan Seppala was a Finnish politician who served as the Minister of Justice in Finland in 1918.

HannuSeppala

Hannu Seppala is a Finnish skier who won multiple medals in cross-country skiing events at the Winter Paralympics.

NooraSeppala

Noora Seppala is a Finnish ice hockey player who has represented Finland in international competitions, including the Olympic Games and the IIHF World Championships.

VilleSeppala

Ville Seppala is a Finnish footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Finland national team and various clubs in Finland and abroad.

HeliSeppala

Heli Seppala is a Finnish actress known for her work in Finnish television and film productions, including the TV drama series 'Helppo elämä.'

JussiSeppala

Jussi Seppala is a Finnish film director and screenwriter, known for his acclaimed films 'Taistelu Näsilinnasta' and 'Manillaköysi.'

MiiaSeppala

Miia Seppala is a Finnish politician who has served as a Member of the Finnish Parliament since 2019, representing the Green League party.

Seppala Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Seppala' is of Finnish origin and is derived from the occupational name 'Seppä,' meaning 'blacksmith' in Finnish.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Seppala' is most commonly found in Finland, with a significant presence in other Nordic countries such as Sweden and Norway.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Seppala' include 'Seppälä' and 'Seppäläinen.'
Migration and ImmigrationDue to the historical ties between Finland and other Nordic countries, as well as the migration of Finnish people to other parts of the world, individuals with the surname 'Seppala' can be found in various countries.