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Backstrom

Backstrom (name) means a Swedish surname. Example: “Backstrom is a common surname among Swedish immigrants in the Midwest.”

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A Swedish surname.
"Backstrom is a common surname among Swedish immigrants in the Midwest."

Word forms

Backstroms plural

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Etymology

From Swedish backe ("hill") or bäck ("stream") + ström ("stream").

Origin: Swedish

Frequently asked questions

What does “Backstrom” mean?

The word “Backstrom” means a Swedish surname.

How do you use “Backstrom” in a sentence?

Here is “Backstrom” used in a sentence: “Backstrom is a common surname among Swedish immigrants in the Midwest.”

What part of speech is “Backstrom”?

“Backstrom” is a name.

Where does the word “Backstrom” come from?

The word “Backstrom” comes from Swedish. From Swedish backe ("hill") or bäck ("stream") + ström ("stream").

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