Mäkinen is a surname originating in Finland (in Finnish, it means "small hill"), where it is the fourth most common surname. It may also refer to, alphabetically:
Jarmo Mäkinen (born 1958), Finnish actorJohn Makinen, 1900 founder of the town Makinen, MinnesotaKaarlo Mäkinen (1892–1980), Finnish wrestler, silver medal winner at the 1924 Summer OlympicsKalle Mäkinen (born 1989), Finnish footballerMarvin Makinen (born 1939), U.S. biochemist, Human Rights activistPertti Mäkinen, Finnish graphic designer, designed the Finnish 1 euro coinRauno Mäkinen (born 1931), Finnish wrestler, gold medal winner at the 1956 Summer OlympicsSanteri Mäkinen (born 1992), Finnish footballerTimo Mäkinen (born 1938), Finnish rally driverTommi Mäkinen (born 1964), Finnish rally driverVisa Mäkinen (born 1945), Finnish film director and producer