Bergstrom

Bergstrom is a surname of Scandinavian origin, most commonly found in Sweden and among people of Swedish heritage. It is a compound toponymic name formed from the elements berg, meaning mountain or hill, and ström, meaning stream or current. Variants include Bergström and Bergstrøm, with the diacritic often dropped in English-language contexts.

In addition to its use as a family name, Bergstrom appears in place names and institutions, particularly in areas with Swedish cultural influence or history. The best-known contemporary usage in the United States is Austin–Bergstrom International Airport in Texas. The airport’s name honors the former Bergstrom Air Force Base located near Austin, which operated for several decades before being closed in the 1990s and redeveloped as a civilian airport opening in 1999.

The Bergstrom surname is carried by many individuals across different regions and fields, including science, academia, athletics, and the arts. As a European-origin surname, it reflects a common pattern of toponymic naming that links families to geographic features such as mountains and streams.