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Bengtsson

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Bengtsson bengts for short
Language(s)Swedish
Origin
Meaning"son of Bengt"

Bengtsson is Swedish surname originating in a patronymic, meaning "son of Bengt" (Benedict), Bengt meaning "Blessed".[1] The name is sometimes written Bengtson (a form frequently adopted by migrants to the United States). Other forms occur, such as Bengtzon, Bankson, Bankston, Benson, Bengston or Benktsson.[citation needed]

Bengtsson is the 15th most common surname in Sweden.[when?][citation needed]

Notable people with the surname include:

Similar spellings
Bengtsson as a middle name

References

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  1. ^ "Bengt–Name Meaning, What does Bengt mean?".