peltomaa

Peltomaa is a Finnish surname. It is a compound word derived from "pelto," meaning field, and "maa," meaning land or country. The surname therefore literally translates to "field land" or "field country." Surnames of this nature are common in Finland, often reflecting agricultural landscapes or geographical features associated with a family's origins.

The surname Peltomaa is found throughout Finland. Like many Finnish surnames, it became more standardized and widespread during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as part of a national movement encouraging Finns to adopt distinct surnames, often based on nature or place names. Individuals with the surname Peltomaa can be found in various professions and walks of life, contributing to Finnish society in diverse ways. Its prevalence is moderate within the Finnish population, not ranking among the most common surnames but still widely recognized. Genealogically, tracing the Peltomaa surname can lead to an understanding of rural Finnish history and family migration patterns.