Hultgren

Hultgren is a Swedish surname. It is a common surname found primarily in Sweden and among Swedish diaspora communities. Surnames in Sweden, including Hultgren, often originated from a combination of elements, frequently relating to nature or occupation. "Hult" refers to a small wood or grove, and "gren" means branch. Thus, Hultgren can be interpreted as "grove branch" or "wood branch." The name likely originated as an ornamental name or a location-based identifier adopted during the period when surnames became commonplace in Sweden. Individuals with the surname Hultgren may have no shared ancestry beyond originating from a region where such names were common.