Lindgren

Lindgren is a surname of Swedish origin. It is generally understood to be a toponymic or nature-based name formed from the elements lind, meaning linden tree, and gren, meaning branch or sprig, reflecting a historical association with a place characterized by linden trees or a linden grove.

The name is common in Sweden and has spread to other parts of the world through migration, particularly to North America. Today Lindgren can be found among people of Swedish descent in the United States, Canada, and other countries with Nordic immigrant communities.

Notable individuals with the surname include Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002), the Swedish author renowned for the Pippi Longstocking series, which has been translated into many languages and adapted into films and television. Another prominent figure is Kjell N. Lindgren, an American physician and NASA astronaut who has participated in spaceflight missions.

As a recognizable Swedish surname, Lindgren appears in various professional fields, including literature, science, and public life, and continues to be associated with Swedish heritage in international contexts.