Lagercrantz

Lagercrantz is a Swedish surname. It is a compound name rooted in Swedish naming patterns and is most commonly found in Sweden and among Swedish communities abroad. Like many Nordic surnames, it may be associated with family lineage or regional origins, though precise etymology is not universally documented.

Notable people with the surname include David Lagercrantz (born 1954), a Swedish journalist and author who gained international recognition for continuing the Millennium series after Stieg Larsson. His work in journalism spans several major Swedish newspapers, and his fiction often engages with contemporary social themes and crime narratives. The Lagercrantz surname has appeared in Swedish cultural and media circles, reflecting the country’s literary and performing arts traditions.