Wallgren

Wallgren is a Swedish surname. It is a relatively common surname, with roots in the Swedish language and culture. Surnames ending in "-gren" are often associated with military or geographical origins. The "gren" suffix generally refers to a branch, and these names might have originated from soldiers who carried a branch as a symbol, or from a place located near a branch or tree. The meaning of "Wall" in this context is less definitive but could be topographical, occupational, or a derivation from a given name. Without further genealogical research, the exact origin for any particular instance of the Wallgren surname is difficult to ascertain. The name is found primarily in Sweden and among Swedish diaspora communities.