backström
Backström is a Swedish surname. It is a compound derived from elements meaning hill or slope (backe or bak) and stream (ström). The name is usually toponymic, indicating origin from a place characterized by a hillside and a stream. The spelling is variable: Backström is the unaccented form; Bäckström is a common variant with the umlaut, and Bakström is another variant found in some records. The prefix and suffix reflect a common pattern in Swedish surname formation, combining a geographical feature with a water-related element.
The name is most common in Sweden and among Swedish-speaking communities in Finland, with bearers found in
There is no single internationally defined figure associated with the name; individuals bearing Backström have appeared