Söderlind

Söderlind is a Swedish surname. It is used as a family name and appears in various parts of Sweden and among Swedish-speaking communities abroad.

The name derives from the elements söder, meaning south, and lind, meaning linden tree. As a toponymic surname, it likely originated from a place name describing a southern grove or hillside where lind trees grew, or from a family living near such a feature.

In modern use, Söderlind is most commonly found in Sweden. It is also present among Swedish diaspora communities in North America and other parts of Europe, where diacritics are often omitted, resulting in the form Soderlind.

Variants and related names include Soderlind (without the umlaut). Despite the similarity in spelling, Söderlund is a distinct surname with separate origins.