Wallström

Wallström is a surname of Swedish origin. It is composed of two elements: "Wall" which likely refers to a wall or perhaps a connection to the Walloons, and "ström" meaning stream or river. As with many Swedish surnames, it was likely adopted by individuals or families during the period of surname registration in Sweden, often in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name suggests a geographical association with a place near a wall or a stream.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Wallström include Margot Wallström, a prominent Swedish politician who served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden from 2014 to 2019. She also held various positions within the European Union, including Commissioner for Environment and Commissioner for Institutional Relations and Communications. Her career has been largely focused on international affairs, human rights, and environmental issues.

Another individual is Lars Wallström, a Swedish artist known for his landscape paintings and portraits. His work often captures the essence of the Swedish countryside and its changing seasons. The surname Wallström, therefore, can be associated with both political and artistic spheres within Sweden.