Åhlström

Åhlström is a Swedish surname. It is of patronymic origin, meaning "son of Åhle". The given name Åhle is a Swedish form of the Old Norse name Áleifr, which is composed of the elements áss meaning "god" and leifr meaning "heir" or "descendant". Therefore, the surname Åhlström essentially means "descendant of the god's heir". The surname is most commonly found in Sweden.

Notable individuals with the surname Åhlström include:

* Johan Åhlström (born 1979), a Swedish professional ice hockey player.

* Patrik Åhlström (born 1982), a Swedish professional ice hockey player, brother of Johan.

The Åhlström family has a history in Sweden, with its origins likely tracing back to medieval times. As a patronymic surname, it indicates a lineage tied to an ancestor named Åhle. The distribution of the surname is concentrated in Sweden, reflecting historical migration patterns and settlement within the country. The name itself carries a meaning rooted in ancient Norse mythology and naming conventions.