Bengtsson
Sign in to saveBengtsson is Swedish surname. It originated as a patronymic meaning "son of Bengt" (Benedict), Bengt meaning "Blessed". 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.
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Bengtsson is Swedish surname. It originated as a patronymic meaning "son of Bengt" (Benedict), Bengt meaning "Blessed". 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.
Bengtsson is the 15th most common surname in Sweden.
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