Virtanen (also written as Wirtanen) is a surname originating in

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(in

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, meaning "river"), where it is the second most common surname.
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(English version), verkkopalvelut.vrk.fi/Nimipalvelu Notable people with the surname include: * Antti Virtanen (born 1977), Finnish ice hockey player *

Artturi Ilmari Virtanen Artturi Ilmari Virtanen (; 15 January 1895 – 11 November 1973) was a Finland, Finnish chemist and recipient of the 1945 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for his research and inventions in agricultural and nutrition chemistry, especially for his fodde ...

(1895–1973), Finnish chemist and Nobel laureate *

Aulis Virtanen Aulis Virtanen (27 August 1926, Turku – 16 July 2006) was Finnish ice hockey editor, journalist, sportscaster and rink announcer. Aulis Virtanen started in Turun Sanomat as an ice hockey editor in 1945 and worked until 1950. He was the main pu ...

(1926–2006), Finnish sports journalist * Eino Virtanen (1908–1980), Finnish wrestler and Olympic medal winner *

Fredrik Virtanen Karl Fredrik Virtanen (born 15 November 1971 in Motala, Östergötland County) is a Sweden-Finnish journalist and former columnist for the Swedish newspaper ''Aftonbladet'' and the host for the talk show '' Studio Virtanen'' on Swedish TV8. He h ...

(born 1971), Swedish journalist *

Jake Virtanen Jacob Virtanen (born August 17, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for EHC Visp of the Swiss League (SL). Virtanen was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks sixth overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Virtanen played junior hockey w ...

(born 1996), Canadian ice hockey winger * Jani Virtanen (born 1988), Finnish footballer *

Janne Virtanen Janne Virtanen (born 16 November 1969) is a Finnish former strongman who won the World's Strongest Man championship in 2000. He was runner-up in 1999 and finished third in 2001. His other championships include four-time Finland's Strongest Man ( ...

(born 1969), Finnish strongman * Kalle Virtanen (born 1975), singer and guitarist of the band Viikate * Kari Virtanen (born 1958), Finnish footballer * Keijo Virtanen (born 1945), Finnish historian * Rauha S. Virtanen (1931-2019), Finnish author * Reima Virtanen (born 1947), Finnish boxer and Olympic medal winner *

Tommi Virtanen Tommi Virtanen (born March 4, 1989) is a Finnish former ice hockey goaltender. Virtanen played one game with TPS of the Finnish SM-liiga The SM-liiga (marketed as just Liiga from 2013 on), (Finnish for ''League'') colloquially called the F ...

(born 1989), Finnish ice hockey goaltender *

Veltto Virtanen Pertti Olavi "Veltto" Virtanen (born 18 May 1951 in Hämeenlinna) is a rock personality, former presidential candidate, and former member of the Finnish Parliament from Tampere, Finland. In music he performed both as a solo artist and in the band ...

(born 1951), psychologist, rock musician, member of parliament, presidential candidate *

Ville Virtanen (actor) Ville Virtanen (born 19 August 1961) is a Finnish actor. He has starred in several movies, including '' The Winter War'' (1989), '' Christmas Story'' (2007), and '' Bad Family'' (2010). He is also known for his main roles in Nelonen's crime dr ...

(born 1961), Finnish actor *Ville Virtanen, aka

Darude Toni-Ville Henrik Virtanen (; born July 17, 1975), better known by his stage name Darude (), is a Finnish DJ and record producer from Eura, Satakunta. His music is characterised by its progressive/uplifting style. He started making music in 199 ...

(born 1973), Finnish DJ and music producer

People with the surname Wirtanen

Atos Wirtanen Atos Kasimir Wirtanen (27 January 1906 in Saltvik – 10 March 1979) was a Finnish left-wing intellectual, journalist, member of Finnish parliament (1936–1953) and cultural critic. He was born in Saltvik, Åland. Wirtanen entered parliament on t ...

(1906–79),

Åland Åland ( fi, Ahvenanmaa: ; ; ) is an autonomous and demilitarised region of Finland since 1920 by a decision of the League of Nations. It is the smallest region of Finland by area and population, with a size of 1,580 km2, and a populat ...

ic-born Finnish politician *

Carl A. Wirtanen Carl Alvar Wirtanen (November 11, 1910 – March 7, 1990) was an American astronomer and discoverer of comets and minor planets who worked at Lick Observatory. He was of Finnish ancestry. Wirtanen was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin. After visiting ...

(1910–1990), American astronomer *

Petteri Wirtanen Petteri Wirtanen (born May 28, 1986) is a Finnish professional ice hockey Forward currently playing with HC TPS in the Liiga. Wirtanen was selected 172nd overall in the 6th round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks. Playing care ...

, Finnish ice hockey player * Tommy Wirtanen (born 1983), Finnish footballer *

Toni Wirtanen Toni Juhana Wirtanen (born 4 April 1975, in Heinola, Finland) is a Finnish musician, best known as the vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for the rock band Apulanta. Wirtanen is also known for having written numerous songs for the Finnish pop ...

(born 1975), singer of the band Apulanta

Fictional characters

* B. Virtanen, lead character of the Ilkka Heilä comic strip of the same name * Virtanen (no first name), hero of Tango is my passion by M.A. Numminen * Lukas Virtanen, main character of Mark of the Vasirian and subsequent books from the Blackthorn Saga by author Stephanie Denne.

References

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