HAGSTROM
Hagstrom
Hagstrom is a British surname with Scandinavian roots. The name is believed to have originated in Sweden, where it is a combination of the words "hag," meaning fence or enclosed pasture, and "ström," meaning stream. This suggests that the name may have originally denoted someone who lived near a fenced pasture or stream.
Over time, the surname Hagstrom has spread to other countries, including the United Kingdom, where it is found among families of Swedish descent or those with ancestral ties to Scandinavia. The name has undergone various spellings and adaptations, including Hagstrum and Haggstrom, reflecting the diversity of its bearers over the centuries.
As with many surnames, the meaning and significance of Hagstrom may have evolved. Today, individuals bearing the surname Hagstrom can be found across the UK and beyond, each with a unique connection to their ancestral heritage and a shared link to the name's Scandinavian origins.
There are approximately 31 people named Hagstrom in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Hagstrom.