Surname · Finnish origin
Aaltonen
Meaning
The surname Aaltonen means Of the wave.
Origin
Finnish
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Aaltonen
Aaltonen joins aalto, “wave,” with -nen.
What kind of surname is Aaltonen?
Aaltonen is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Finnish naming tradition — you can read how Finnish surnames were formed on our Finnish last names page.
Other Finnish surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Aaltonen mean?
The surname Aaltonen means Of the wave. Aaltonen joins aalto, “wave,” with -nen.
Where does the surname Aaltonen come from?
Aaltonen is a surname of Finnish origin.
What kind of surname is Aaltonen?
Aaltonen is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Finnish surnames?
Other Finnish surnames include Hamalainen, Heikkinen, Jarvinen, Korhonen, Koskinen, Laine.