JONSSON
Jonsson
Jonsson is a patronymic surname of Nordic origin, commonly found in Iceland and other Scandinavian countries. The surname translates to "son of Jon" or "son of John," with Jon being a shortened form of the male given name John.
The use of patronymic surnames was a common practice in Nordic countries before the introduction of hereditary family names. Jonsson indicates that the individual is the son of a man named Jon, reflecting the father's first name rather than a fixed family name passed down through generations.
The spread of the surname Jonsson outside of Iceland and Scandinavia can be attributed to migration and emigration patterns, particularly from these regions to other parts of the world. Today, individuals with the surname Jonsson can be found in various countries, with notable populations in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
In the United Kingdom, individuals bearing the surname Jonsson may have roots tracing back to Iceland or other Nordic countries, reflecting historical connections between these regions. The surname's prevalence in the UK highlights the diverse origins of British surnames and the influence of migration on the country's demographics.
The surname Jonsson carries with it a rich cultural heritage, linking individuals to their Nordic ancestry and reflecting the history of patronymic naming practices in the region. Today, the name serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of Nordic traditions in British society and beyond.
There are approximately 337 people named Jonsson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Jonsson.
Origin: Scandinavian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Sweden
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Swedish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Agust
- Christer
- Christian
- Daniel
- David
- Ian
- Karl
- Magnus
- Malin
- Nicholas
- Orn
- Per
- Simon
Female
- Anna
- Annika
- Camilla
- Charlotte
- Elizabeth
- Eva
- Helena
- Karen
- Kerry
- Kim
- Linda
- Marta
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Janson
- Jenson
- Jansson
- Jhonson
- Joanson
- Joensson
- Joensen
- Jensson
- Johansson
- Johnason
- Johnasson
- Johnnson
- Johnsen
- Johnson
- Johnsons
- Johnssen
- Johnsson
- Johonson
- Joinson
- Jonason
- Jonassen
- Jonasson
- Joneson
- Jonhson
- Jonison
- Jonnson
- Jonsen
- Jonson
- Jounson
- Joynson
- Jeansson
- Johannson
- Johannsson
- Johansen
- Johanson
- Johnso
- Johnsone
- Johnston
- Johnstone
- Johnton
- Johson
- Jonkinson
- Jonzen
- Josson
- Jennison
- Jensen
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.