Peltola is a Finnish surname derived from the landscape. It originates from the element pelto, meaning "field", combined with the suffix -la, which typically indicates a place or farm. Thus, Peltola literally signifies "field place" or "farm by the field." As a surname, it arose from farm names, with Peltola being a common farm name throughout the Finnish-speaking region. Peltola is the 80th most common surname in Finland, held by approximately 6,690 individuals. The name is also used for several small places in Finland, reflecting its topographic origin. A related surname is Peltonen, which shares the same root pelto but uses a different suffix, -nen, typical of many Finnish surnames. Other related names include Peltomaa and Peltomäki. Peltola exemplifies the Finnish tradition of forming surnames from nature and landscape features, a pattern common across Nordic cultures. Meaning: "Field place" (from Finnish pelto = field, -la = place) Origin: Finnish Type: Surname (also a place name) Usage Regions: Finland