Stenfors

Stenfors is a surname of Swedish origin. It is a compound name derived from two elements: "sten" meaning "stone" or "rock," and "fors" meaning "rapids" or "waterfall." Therefore, Stenfors translates roughly to "stone rapids" or "rock waterfall."

The name likely originated as a topographic surname, referring to someone who lived near a rocky rapid or waterfall. Such a geographical feature may have been significant in the past, serving as a landmark or a place of economic importance (e.g., for milling).

People with the surname Stenfors are most commonly found in Sweden and among Swedish diaspora communities. The distribution of the surname can provide clues to the historical migration patterns of families bearing the name. Genealogical research can be helpful in tracing the origins and history of specific Stenfors family lines.