Raittinen

Raittinen is a Finnish surname. Notable individuals with this surname include Jarkko Raittinen, a Finnish professional ice hockey player, and Timo Raittinen, another Finnish ice hockey player. The name itself likely has roots in Finnish toponymy or occupational names, though specific etymological origins for many Finnish surnames are not always definitively documented. The prevalence of the surname within Finland suggests a historical connection to certain regions or family lineages within the country. As with many surnames, its distribution and recognition are primarily within Finland and Finnish diaspora communities.