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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."
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Plural
Backstroms
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_____ is a common surname among Swedish immigrants in the Midwest.

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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