Halldorsson
Halldorsson is a surname most commonly found in Iceland and among people of Icelandic descent. In Icelandic usage, Halldórsson (the proper spelling) is a patronymic meaning "son of Halldór." The corresponding feminine form is Halldórsdóttir. Because Icelandic naming practice is patronymic rather than fixed family names, Halldórsson does not denote a single lineage in the way that surnames do in many other countries, and it can change with each generation.
Outside Iceland, or in Anglophone contexts, the name is frequently written as Halldorsson, with the accented
Halldór is a traditional Icelandic given name of Old Norse origin; Halldórsson thus literally identifies the
Notable individuals bearing Halldorsson (or Halldórsson) include athletes, politicians and artists in Icelandic public life, who