Mardsson

Mardsson is a Nordic surname, primarily found in Sweden. It is a patronymic name formed by adding the suffix -sson to a given name such as Mård, yielding a meaning akin to “son of Mård.” This pattern reflects medieval Scandinavian naming practices and, over time, became a hereditary family name in many regions.

The root given name Mård/Mård is historic, and its exact linguistic origin is not entirely certain. The use of -sson is a common marker of patronymic origin in Swedish naming tradition, distinguishing it from other surname types. As a result, Mardsson is one of several Swedish -sson surnames, though it remains relatively uncommon compared with more frequent forms like Johansson or Andersson.

Geographic distribution is concentrated in Sweden, with smaller communities in Finland and among Swedish-speaking populations in neighboring countries and diaspora communities abroad. In international contexts, the name is often rendered without diacritics as Mardsson.

Variants and orthography may vary by record and language. In Swedish records, related forms such as Mårdsson may appear, reflecting diacritic usage, while non-Swedish contexts frequently simplify to Mardsson.

Notable people: there are no widely recognized individuals with the surname Mardsson who have dedicated encyclopedic articles. The name is primarily of genealogical and cultural interest, representing a typical patronymic surname within Swedish naming history.