Bengtsson Family Crest & Name History

The last name Bengtsson is one of the recorded forms of Benson, an English family name.

What does the surname Bengtsson mean?

Read literally, Bengtsson points to “Son of Ben (Benedict)”.

Is Bengtsson the same name as Benson?

Before spelling was fixed, Benson was also written Bengtsson. Other spellings include Bennison and Bensen.

Is there a Bengtsson coat of arms?

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Bengtsson, so the heraldry linked to Benson is a starting point, not an automatic right.

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