A Swede by Any Other Name. In Fact, Many Swedes

Magnus Pantzar was once Magnus Karlsson. His children with Lisa Ericson, left, Hedda, 2, and Malva, 4, are Pantzars.
By JOHN TAGLIABUE
Published: January 31, 2011

STOCKHOLM — Martin Cervall believes that his grandfather was on the cutting edge of a contemporary trend in Sweden.
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Mr. Ekengren recalled a case a few years ago in which an immigrant family requested permission to be called Mohammedsson.

“Permission was granted,” he said. Link

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