Arinsson

Arinsson is a surname of Icelandic origin that functions as a patronymic, meaning “son of Arin.” In traditional Icelandic naming practice, patronymics reflect the father’s given name and are commonly used instead of hereditary family names. Consequently, a man named Arin would have a son whose surname is Arinsson, while his daughter would typically have the surname Arinsdóttir. Because Icelandic practice emphasizes the parent’s given name, Arinsson does not reliably indicate a fixed family lineage across generations.

In contexts outside Iceland, individuals with the surname Arinsson may be part of diaspora communities or may use it as a fixed surname rather than a true patronymic. The root given name Arin may have multiple linguistic origins and is not limited to Icelandic usage, contributing to the formation of this patronymic in Icelandic-adjacent naming conventions.

There are no widely recognized figures with the surname Arinsson documented in major international reference sources. The name may appear in local records, sports rosters, or fictional works.

See also: Arin, a given name; Icelandic naming conventions; patronymic naming; Arinsdóttir.