Eliasson

Eliasson is a Scandinavian surname of patronymic origin, meaning “son of Elias.” The given name Elias is a form of Elijah, and the suffix -sson (or -sen in Danish and Norwegian) denotes “son of.” As a result, Eliasson identifies a lineage linked to Elias and is found in Sweden, Iceland, Denmark, and Norway, though it has spread to other countries through migration.

Variants of the name include Eliassen in Norwegian and Danish spellings, and less commonly Eliason in Anglophone contexts. The form Eliasson is among several related surnames derived from Elias used across the region.

Notable bearers of the name include Olafur Eliasson (born 1967), a Danish-Icelandic artist known for large-scale installations that explore perception, light, water, and natural phenomena. His Studio Olafur Eliasson has produced works shown in major museums and public spaces worldwide, contributing to the name’s recognition beyond Scandinavia.

In general, Eliasson originated as a patronymic but has become established as a family surname for many bearers. The name reflects historical naming practices in the Nordic countries, where a person’s surname often derived from a father’s given name, yet modern usage frequently treats the form as a fixed last name regardless of generational changes.