| ![Show Contents]() Backström History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Netherlands
Early Origins of the Backström familyThe surname Backström was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Early History of the Backström familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Backström research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Backström History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Backström Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Becks, Beccks, Beckks, Becs, Beks, Beckes, Beckess, Beckks and many more. Early Notables of the Backström familyMore information is included under the topic Early Backström Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Backström RankingIn the United States, the name Backström is the 16,259th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
| Backström migration to the United States | + |
Backström Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Albert Backstrom, who settled in America in 1880
- Emma Christina Backstrom, who settled in Chicago in 1883
| Contemporary Notables of the name Backström (post 1700) | + |
- Ingrid Backstrom (b. 1978), American internationally ranked professional skier from Seattle, Washington
- Fia Backström (b. 1970), Swedish artist, writer and educator
- Carl Daniel Bäckström (b. 1987), Swedish football manager and former player, who is the manager of Sweden U21
- Niklas Oskar Bäckström (b. 1978), Finnish former professional ice hockey goaltender and current goaltending coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets
- Nicklas Bäckström (b. 1987), Swedish professional ice hockey centre
- Miriam Bäckström (b. 1967), Swedish conceptual photographer
- Ralph Gerald Backstrom (1937-2021), Canadian professional NHL ice hockey centre who played between 1956 and 1973, winner of the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year in 1959
| Historic Events for the Backström family | + |
- Mr. Karl Alfred Backström (d. 1912), aged 32, Finnish Third Class passenger from Kotka who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and died in the sinking 2
- Mrs. Maria Mathilda Backström, (née Gustafsson) Backström, aged 33, Finnish Third Class passenger from Kotka who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking in collapsible D 3
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Titanic Passenger List - Titanic Facts. (Retrieved 2016, July 13) . Retrieved from http://www.titanicfacts.net/titanic-passenger-list.html
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