Alariksson
Alariksson is a surname of Scandinavian origin, most common in Sweden. It is a patronymic formation meaning "son of Alarik," derived from the given name Alarik, a variant of Alaric.
In turn, Alarik stems from the Germanic elements adal "noble" and ric "ruler." The suffix -sson is
In usage, Alariksson functions as a hereditary surname rather than a literal description of parentage. It is
The name is relatively uncommon, and several unrelated families may bear it.
Variants include Alariksson as the standard Swedish form; related patronymics such as Alarickson may appear in
As with other -sson surnames, individuals bearing Alariksson do not share a single ancestral line unless documented.
See also Alarik, a given name; Alaric, its broader historical form.