Benktson Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Benktson is how some branches of the Bengtsson family came to write their name. Its meaning, shared with Bengtsson, is “Son of Ben (Benedict)”. Before spelling was fixed, Bengtsson was also written Benktson. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Bengtson and Bengzon.

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Benktson, so the heraldry linked to Bengtsson is a starting point, not an automatic right. Research your Benktson family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.