The most common surname in Sweden is "Johansson".
This surname is a patronymic, meaning it is derived from a given name. In this case, "Johansson" means "son of Johan" or "son of John."
Patronymics are common in Sweden, and many surnames are derived from common given names. Other common Swedish surnames include:
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"Andersson" (son of Anders)
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"Eriksson" (son of Erik)
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"Nilsson" (son of Nils)
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"Carlsson" (son of Carl)
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"Pettersson" (son of Peter)
While "Johansson" is the most common surname overall, it is important to note that the most common surname in specific regions or cities may differ.
