Peltonen is a Finnish occupational surname, which is derived from pelto, meaning "field" in English.http://verkkopalvelu.vrk.fi/Nimipalvelu/default.asp?L=1 nimipalvelu Notable people with the surname include:
Benjamin Peltonen (born 1997), Finnish singer Eemeli Peltonen (1994–2025), Finnish politician Juhani Peltonen (born 1936), Finnish footballer Kirsi Peltonen, Finnish mathematician Mika Peltonen (born 1956), Finnish Army Brigadier General Tuomas Peltonen (born 1977), Finnish footballer Tuula Peltonen (born 1962), Finnish politician Ville Peltonen (born 1973), Finnish professional ice hockey forward
See also Peltonen (company), Finnish ski manufacturer
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