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Where Does The Last Name Backelin Come From? ^{nationality or country of origin}

The last name Backelin is more frequently found in Sweden than any other country or territory. It can appear as a variant: Bäckelin. Click here to see other possible spellings of this surname.

How Common Is The Last Name Backelin? ^{popularity and diffusion}

The last name Backelin is the 1,111,382^nd most numerous surname at a global level, borne by approximately 1 in 33,276,465 people. The surname Backelin is mostly found in Europe, where 93 percent of Backelin are found; 93 percent are found in Northern Europe and 91 percent are found in Scandinavia.

It is most frequently held in Sweden, where it is held by 178 people, or 1 in 55,319. In Sweden it is most numerous in: Västra Götaland County, where 44 percent are found, Stockholm County, where 18 percent are found and Värmland County, where 10 percent are found. Apart from Sweden this surname is found in 5 countries. It is also common in Norway, where 10 percent are found and The United States, where 5 percent are found.

Backelin Family Population Trend ^{historical fluctuation}

The occurrence of Backelin has changed over time. In The United States the share of the population with the surname rose 1,100 percent between 1880 and 2014.

Backelin Last Name Statistics ^demography

Backelin earn significantly more than the average income. In Norway they earn 33.65% more than the national average, earning 462,528 kr per year.