Sundin

Sundin is a Swedish surname. The name is of toponymic origin, derived from the Swedish word sund, meaning a strait or sound, and reflects a geographic naming pattern common in Scandinavia. Today the surname is found primarily in Sweden and among Swedish-speaking communities abroad, including North America, where migration has spread the name.

The most widely known bearer of the name is Mats Sundin (born 1971), a Swedish former professional ice hockey player. Sundin played in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques and the Toronto Maple Leafs, and later for the Vancouver Canucks. He served as captain of the Maple Leafs for many years and is regarded as one of Sweden’s most accomplished hockey players. Sundin represented Sweden in multiple Olympic tournaments, winning a gold medal at the 2006 Turin Games, and he earned various medals in World Championships. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012, cementing his status as a leading figure in Swedish ice hockey.

As a surname, Sundin can be found among individuals across several fields, reflecting Swedish heritage and the broader Nordic diaspora. The name is primarily associated with Swedish origin and cultural identity, rather than any single unrelated meaning or occupation.