Kaukonen

Kaukonen is a Finnish surname. It is derived from the word "kauko," meaning "far" or "distant." Surnames ending in "-nen" are typically diminutive, so "Kaukonen" can be understood to mean "little far-away one" or "from a distant place."

The name is associated with specific geographic locations in Finland, primarily in the western parts of the country. It is found in historical records as early as the 16th century.

Notable people with the surname Kaukonen include:

• Jorma Kaukonen: An American blues, folk, and rock guitarist, best known as a founding member of the band Jefferson Airplane.