Laurila is a Finnish surname. Notable people with the surname include:Elli Laurila (1882–1966), Finnish politician Harri Laurila, Finnish ice hockey player Henri Laurila, Finnish ice hockey defenceman Kalevi Laurila (1937–1991), Finnish cross country skier Kelly Laurila, Canadian academic Liisa Laurila, Finnish synchronized swimmer Luke Laurila, American musician, better known by his stage names Telepath, Tianhuojian and Virtual Dream Plaza Maija Laurila, Finnish racing cyclist Norman Laurila, American bookstore owner Olavi Laurila, Finnish archer Petri Laurila, Finnish rapper, better known by his stage name Petri Nygård Susanna Laurila, Finnish mountain bike orienteer