About Peltonen
The surname Peltonen is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "pelto," which means "field" in Finnish. The suffix "-nen" is a common Finnish surname ending, indicating "belonging to" or "descendant of." Therefore, Peltonen can be interpreted to mean "one who belongs to or is descended from the field." This surname likely originated as a topographic or occupational name for someone who lived or worked in or near a field.
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The surname Peltonen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Peltonen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Peltonen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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