Jürisson

Jürisson is a surname of Estonian origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the given name Jürri, which is an Estonian form of the Germanic name George. The suffix "-son" indicates "son of". Therefore, Jürisson literally translates to "son of Jürri".

The surname is most commonly found in Estonia and among people of Estonian descent in other countries. Like many surnames, Jürisson likely emerged as a way to identify individuals within a community, often indicating a father-son relationship. The historical prevalence of the given name Jürri in Estonia contributed to the formation and spread of the Jürisson surname.

While there is no single prominent historical figure universally known by this surname, it is borne by many individuals across various professions and walks of life. Its presence in Estonia signifies a connection to the country's linguistic and cultural heritage. Research into Estonian genealogical records and historical documents can provide more specific information on the distribution and early instances of the Jürisson surname within Estonia and its diaspora.