Haakonsson

Haakonsson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning “son of Haakon.” It derives from the given name Haakon (also spelled Håkon), a common Norse name from Old Norse Hákon, whose exact meaning is debated but is often linked to ideas of nobility or height. In traditional Norwegian and Icelandic naming practice, the suffix -sson (or -son) indicates “son of,” so Haakonsson identifies a person as the son of Haakon. In Danish, Norwegian, and Icelandic records the spelling can appear as Haakonssen, Håkonsson, or Haakonson; Icelandic naming continues to rely heavily on patronymics.

Historically, Haakonsson was used by several figures in Norwegian and Icelandic nobility and royalty, including Haakon Haakonsson (a medieval ruler of Norway) and Olaf Haakonsson, among others in royal lineages. The name also appears in medieval charters and sagas as a way to identify individuals by their father’s name Haakon.

In modern times, Haakonsson can be found as a surname, though in Iceland many people continue to use true patronymics rather than fixed family names. The form remains a recognizable element of Nordic onomastics and may appear in historical, genealogical, and contemporary contexts.