ARVIDSSON
Arvidsson
The surname Arvidsson is of Swedish origin, deriving from the personal name Arvid, which in turn originates from the Old Norse name Arnvidr. The name Arvidsson has connections to Sweden and is commonly found amongst individuals of Swedish descent.
The suffix "-sson" in Arvidsson is a patronymic element in Scandinavian surnames, denoting "son of". Therefore, Arvidsson translates to "son of Arvid".
The name Arvidsson may have been adopted by individuals who wanted to preserve their Swedish heritage or as a result of migrations and settlement in Britain. Variants of the surname may exist due to phonetic changes and anglicisation over time.
As with many surnames, the history and prominence of the Arvidsson name are intertwined with the movements of people and the influences that shaped British society. The surname Arvidsson represents a tangible link to Swedish ancestry and enriches the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 56 people named Arvidsson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Arvidsson.
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