Nyström

Nyström is a Swedish surname of ornamental origin, derived from the elements ny (Old Norse nýr meaning "new") and ström (Old Norse straumr meaning "stream"). The name thus literally translates to "new stream". It is a classic example of Swedish ornamental or nature-inspired surnames, often adopted in the late 18th and 19th centuries by families seeking to create distinctive and aesthetically pleasing family names.

The variant forms include Nystrom (English spelling), Nystrøm (Danish/Norwegian), and Nystroem (rare).

Notable Bearers

The surname is common across Scandinavia due to its natural imagery. Notable individuals include Anders Nyström, a Swedish rock musician; Eric Nystrom (born 1983), an American professional ice hockey player; Karolina Nyström, a Swedish cross-country skier; and George Nyström, a Finnish athlete. On the anglicized front, Bob Nystrom (born 1952) is a Swedish-Canadian former NHL player who won four Stanley Cup championships with the New York Islanders in the early 1980s. Lorne Nystrom is a Canadian politician who served as a member of the House of Commons.

Individuals with the Nyström spelling also include Swedish composer Albert Nyström and Swedish politician Efraim Nyström.

Etymology

As an ornamental surname, Nyström can be categorized with many other Swedish two-part names formed from natural elements, reflecting a trend seen across Scandinavia.

• Meaning: "New stream"
• Origin: Swedish
• Type: Ornamental surname
• Variants: Nystrom, Nystrøm, Nystroem