nedström
Nedström is a Swedish surname composed of the elements ned andström, meaning down or below and stream respectively. The name is typically understood as a toponymic or habitational surname, originally describing someone who lived downstream of a stream or in a lower area near a watercourse. The form is characteristic of Swedish surname patterns that combine a directional prefix with a natural feature.
Origin and usage: Nedström likely arose in rural Sweden during the period when surnames were increasingly used
Geographic distribution: The surname is most common in Sweden. It is also found among Swedish-speaking communities
Spelling and related forms: The standard Swedish spelling uses the characters nedström, with the ö in strøm.
See also: Nordström, Ström, and other Swedish compound surnames that pair a directional or descriptive element