Tootoo

Tootoo is a surname that appears in Finland and among people of Finnish descent in North America. The name is relatively uncommon, and its precise etymology is not clearly documented in widely available sources. In North American contexts, Tootoo has become associated with families of Finnish origin who emigrated or migrated to Canada and the United States, contributing to its presence in those populations.

Notable people with the surname include Jordin Tootoo, a professional ice hockey forward who has played in the National Hockey League. His public career has brought some recognition to the name, particularly within the world of professional hockey.

Because Tootoo is not a widely used given name or associated with major institutions or places, the surname does not have a broad set of related topics in standard encyclopedic references. In most references, it is treated as a surname of limited frequency with a small number of individuals who have achieved public notice in specific fields.