Tamminen is a Finnish surname of Virtanen type derived from the word "tammi", 'oak'. Notable people with the surname include:
Anna Tamminen (born 1994), Finnish footballer Eero Tamminen (born 1995), Finnish footballer Henri Tamminen (born 1993), Finnish ice hockey player Juhani Tamminen (born 1950), Finnish ice hockey player Kauko Tamminen (1920–1989), Finnish politician Laura Tamminen, Finnish speed skater Lauri Tamminen (1919–2010), Finnish hammer thrower Noora Tamminen (born 1990), Finnish professional golfer Roope Tamminen, Finnish game developer Taavi Tamminen (1889–1967), Finnish sport wrestler Terry Tamminen (born 1952), American writer
Fictional characters Eva, Nadja, Nella Tamminen in the television series Salatut elämät ["Secret Lives"] See also
Tammi, the corresponding surname of Laine type