This is the 13915th most frequent Swedish word.
östergren
"Östergren" is a Swedish last name and does not have a specific meaning as a standalone word.
In this sentence, 'Östergren' is a proper noun, specifically a family name referring to the Swedish author.
Författaren Klas Östergren skrev en ny roman.
The author Klas Östergren wrote a new novel.
Here, 'Östergren' represents the surname of the family mentioned, indicating their identity.
Familjen Östergren flyttade till Stockholm i år.
The Östergren family moved to Stockholm this year.
In this context, 'Östergren' is referenced as a family name, discussing its prevalence in particular regions.