Magnússon

Magnússon is an Icelandic patronymic surname meaning “son of Magnús.” It is formed from the given name Magnús, itself derived from the Latin Magnus, with the suffix -sson, meaning “son.” In Icelandic naming practice, a person bearing Magnússon is typically the son of someone named Magnús, while a daughter would normally be Magnúsdóttir.

In modern usage, Magnússon can function as a fixed surname in some families, especially among Icelanders living abroad or in contexts where patronymics are not used. In Iceland, however, the traditional patronymic system remains common, and Magnússon often indicates paternal lineage rather than a fixed family surname.

Geographically, the name is most common in Iceland and is also found among Icelandic diaspora communities in North America and parts of Europe.

Notable individuals with the surname include Magnús Ver Magnússon (born 1963), an Icelandic strongman and two-time World’s Strongest Man champion. The name appears across various fields in Icelandic society and elsewhere, reflecting its origins in a patronymic naming tradition.