Engström is a surname of Swedish origin, classified as an ornamental name. It derives from the Swedish elements äng (Old Norse eng, meaning "meadow") and ström (Old Norse straumr, meaning "stream"). The combination "meadow-stream" typifies the 17th- and 18th-century fashion for ornamental compound surnames in Sweden, taken not from a family dwelling but from natural imagery. Synonymous variant forms include Engstrøm (Norwegian/Danish) and Engstrom (anglicized). Notable Bearers The name Engström has been borne by a notably broad array of public figures. *Albert Engström* (1869–1940) was a celebrated Swedish artist, author, and member of the Swedish Academy. *Adolf Engström* (1855–1924) was a Finnish engineer and businessman granted the title of vuorineuvos (mining counsellor). In science and medicine, *Carl Gunnar Engström* (1912–1987) served as personal physician to King Gustaf VI Adolf and made innovations in respiratory therapy. Swedish politics include *Hillevi Engström* (born 1963) of the Moderate Party and *Christian Engström* (born 1960), a politician and former Member of the European Parliament for the Pirate Party. Sports personalities span disciplines: *Josefine Engström* (born 1990) competes in ski-orienteering, *Johan Engström* (born 1976) is a professional darts player, and brothers *Carl Engström* (basketball) and *David Engström* (football) represent younger generations of athletes. Modern photography is represented by *JH Engström* (born 1969), a contemporary artist whose works exhibit at major galleries. Distribution and Variants As a patronymic-ally unrelated surname, Engström is most frequently found in Sweden, where it ranks among the top surnames. The spelling Engstrøm is the Norwegian and Danish counterpart, and Engstrom appears in English-speaking countries as an Americanized form. Meaning: “meadow stream” (ornamental) Origin: Swedish coined in the 16th–19th centuries Type: compound ornamental surname Main usage regions: Sweden, Finland (Swedish-speaking minority), Norway, Denmark