Knuuttila is a Finnish surname. Notable people with this surname include: Anselm Knuuttila (1903–1968), Finnish cross-country skier Petra Knuuttila and Tarja Knuuttila (badminton), 1982 winners of women's doubles at Finnish National Badminton Championships Sakari Knuuttila (1930–2023), Finnish engineer and politician Tarja Knuuttila, Finnish philosopher (born 1963), Finnish musician, drummer for Musta Paraati