Iversons

Iversons refers to multiple people bearing the surname Iverson and is used in genealogical, biographical, or descriptive contexts to denote a family or group sharing that surname. The surname Iverson is patronymic, meaning “son of Iver” or “son of Ivar,” and derives from Norse given names. The -son suffix is a common feature of Scandinavian naming practices and was anglicized as families moved into English-speaking regions.

Today, Iversons is not a distinct ethnic or cultural group but the plural form used when discussing several individuals with the Iverson surname, such as a particular family line or a collection of people with that name. The surname is most commonly found in the United States and Canada, reflecting historical immigration and subsequent generations of people with Northern European ancestry.

Notable individuals with the surname Iverson include Allen Iverson, an American former professional basketball player renowned for his NBA career. In historical or genealogical contexts, the Iversons of a given locality might be described together to trace kinship, lineage, and family history across generations.

See also: Iverson (surname).