Behind the Name - the etymology and history of surnames

Behind the Name - the etymology and history of surnames

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Aalto

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Meaning & History

From Finnish aalto meaning "wave". A famous bearer was Finnish architect Alvar Aalto (1898-1976).

Entry updated August 26, 2016

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