Bohlin

Bohlin is a surname of Swedish origin. It is borne by individuals in Sweden and, through historical migration, in other countries as well. The name is most commonly encountered in Scandinavian contexts, but it appears in various international records as well.

Etymology and origins are not definitively documented, but Bohlin likely originated as a farm name or topographic surname. Like many Swedish names, it may combine a place-associated element with a descriptive or occupational suffix, gradually becoming a family name passed through generations.

Notable people with the surname include Nils Bohlin (1920–2002), a Swedish engineer and inventor of the three-point seat belt, a landmark automotive safety device adopted by Volvo and widely used around the world. Beyond this, the Bohlin name has appeared across different professional fields, reflecting its general distribution rather than association with a single prominent figure.

Variant spellings and related names, such as Bolin, reflect regional orthographic differences and historical shifts in spelling. In modern usage, Bohlin is primarily a surname, while given-name usage remains uncommon. The name’s presence in public records often indicates Scandinavian heritage and can be found in genealogical and demographic references.