Ladstrom

Ladström is a surname of Swedish origin. The name is most commonly found in Sweden and among Swedish communities abroad. In Anglicized usage it is often written Ladstrom.

Etymology: The suffix -ström is common in Swedish surnames and means "stream" or "brook." The initial element Lad- is less clearly attested as a standalone given name today, but it fits the pattern of geographic or familial identifiers that combined to form surnames in the Nordic region.

Distribution: Beyond Sweden, Ladström is present in Finland and in North American countries where Swedish or Finnish-Swedish ancestry is found, including the United States and Canada. Variants without diacritics arise in international contexts.

Notable people: The surname is carried by multiple individuals who have gained recognition in areas such as sports, science, and business. Because of its relative rarity, notable figures bearing the name may be more limited and vary by country.