Mårtensson

Mårtensson is a common Swedish surname. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was formed by adding the suffix "-sson" to a given name. In this case, the given name is Mårten, a Swedish variant of Martin. Therefore, Mårtensson literally means "son of Mårten".

The surname Mårtensson is found throughout Sweden and is also present in other countries with Swedish emigration, such as the United States and Canada. While not tied to a single specific region within Sweden, its prevalence reflects the widespread use of the given name Mårten and the patronymic naming convention.

Notable individuals with the surname Mårtensson include various figures in Swedish arts, sciences, and sports. For instance, there have been athletes, musicians, and academics who have carried the name. The surname's commonality means that individuals named Mårtensson can be found in many different professions and walks of life. Due to its nature as a common patronymic, it does not typically denote a single, unified lineage but rather multiple independent family lines that share the same origin based on the given name Mårten.