Almgren is a Swedish surname. Notable people with the surname include: Carl Eric Almgren (1913–2001), Swedish general and the army chief from 1969 to 1976 Erik Almgren (1908–1989), Swedish footballer and football manager Esko Almgren (born 1932), Finnish politician Frederick J. Almgren Jr. (1933– 1997), American mathematician Jim Almgren Gândara, Swedish singer and guitar player Johanna Almgren, Swedish female footballer Oscar Almgren (1869–1945), Swedish archaeologist specializing in prehistoric archaeology Swedish-language surnames