aaltos

Aaltos is a surname of Finnish origin. In English-language writing, Aaltos is sometimes used as a plural or collective form to refer to people bearing the surname Aalto, particularly when discussing families or groups with that name. The base surname Aalto comes from the Finnish word aalto, meaning "wave." Surnames based on natural phenomena are common in Finnish onomastics, and Aalto is among the better-known examples.

In Finland, Aalto is a relatively common surname; in international contexts, writers may refer to "the Aaltos" when discussing Alvar Aalto and Aino Aalto and their relatives. That usage is informal and linguistic rather than an official designation, and it does not denote a separate lineage beyond the underlying surname.

Notable individuals who may be referred to as Aaltos include the architect Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) and the designer Aino Aalto (1894–1949), who were spouses and collaborators in Finnish modernism. The plural form Aaltos therefore can serve as a convenient way to speak of these individuals together in English, though it remains a lexical convenience rather than a distinct biographical term.

See also: Aalto; Finnish surnames; aalto (wave).