Hinriksson

Hinriksson is a surname of Icelandic origin. It is a patronymic, meaning it derives from the given name of the father. In this case, it translates to "son of Hinrik." Hinrik is the Icelandic form of the Germanic given name Henry, which itself has roots in the Old High German name Heinrich, meaning "home ruler." As a patronymic surname, individuals named Hinriksson would have originally indicated their father's name. In Iceland, patronymic surnames are still common, though the use of fixed family surnames has also become more prevalent in recent decades. The structure of Icelandic names traditionally involves a given name followed by a patronymic (or matronymic) and then the place of origin. Therefore, Hinriksson is a common and well-established surname within Iceland.