Ekström is a Swedish surname.
Etymology The surname Ekström is derived from the Swedish words ek meaning "oak" and ström meaning "stream" or "current". It is a common type of Swedish toponymic or nature-based surname, often referring to a place where an oak tree grew by a stream.
Distribution Ekström is a relatively common surname in Sweden and among the Swedish diaspora, particularly in Finland (where it is often seen as a Finland-Swedish name), the United States, and Canada.
Notable People Notable people with the surname Ekström include:
- Mattias Ekström (born 1978), a Swedish professional racing driver, known for his success in DTM and rallycross.
- Martin Ekström (1887–1954), a Swedish military officer and far-right activist.
- Jan Ekström (born 1937), a Swedish former professional ice hockey player.
- Margareta Ekström (1930–2021), a Swedish writer, literary critic, and translator.
- Per Ekström (1844–1935), a Swedish landscape painter.
- Sara Ekström (born 1977), a Swedish former competitive figure skater.