Lárusson

Lárusson is a common Icelandic patronymic surname, meaning "son of Lárus". Lárus is the Icelandic form of the name Lars, which itself is a Scandinavian variant of the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum". Therefore, Lárusson essentially signifies "son of Lars/Laurentius". As is typical for patronymic surnames in Iceland, it indicates the father's given name. When a woman has the surname Lárusson, it means her father was named Lárus. If a man has the surname Lárusson, it also indicates his father was named Lárus. This system is distinct from the fixed surnames found in many other cultures. Consequently, individuals with the surname Lárusson are not necessarily closely related to each other unless they share a common paternal ancestor named Lárus. The surname is prevalent throughout Iceland and is carried by many individuals across various professions and walks of life. Notable individuals bearing this surname may include artists, scientists, politicians, and athletes, reflecting the widespread distribution of the name within the Icelandic population.