Leppänen Explained

Leppänen is a Finnish surname. It can be both a traditional surname and a new, acquired surname of Virtanen type derived from the word leppä.^[1] Notable people with the surname include:

• Antti Leppänen (1947–2015), Finnish ice hockey player
• Glory Leppänen (1901–1979), Finnish actress, director and writer
• Kaisu Leppänen (1904–1993), Finnish actress
• Kari Leppänen (born 1945), Finnish comic strip artist
• Reijo Leppänen (born 1951), Finnish ice hockey player
• Sulo Leppänen (1916–2015), Finnish wrestler

Notes and References

1. Pirjo Mikkonen, Sirkka Paikkala, Sukunimet, Otava, 2000. ISBN 951-1-14936-9.