Håkonsson

Håkonsson is a patronymic surname of Scandinavian origin, meaning "son of Håkon". The given name Håkon itself is of Old Norse origin, derived from the element *há* meaning "high" or "noble" and *konr* meaning "kin" or "son". As a patronymic, Håkonsson would have originally indicated a person whose father's name was Håkon. This naming convention was common throughout Scandinavia and has contributed to the prevalence of surnames ending in "-sson" or "-sen" in Sweden and Denmark/Norway respectively.

Historically, individuals bearing the Håkonsson surname would have been associated with families where the paternal line could trace back to a notable ancestor named Håkon. The name is most frequently encountered in Norway and Sweden. While not a royal surname in itself, it could have been borne by descendants of various noble or prominent families within these regions. Modern bearers of the Håkonsson surname can be found throughout the world, particularly in countries with significant Scandinavian immigration, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. The surname's widespread distribution reflects the historical migration patterns of Scandinavian peoples.