Nónsson

Nónsson is a surname of Icelandic origin. It is a patronymic, meaning it derives from the given name of the father. In this case, it translates to "son of Nón". The given name Nón is of Old Norse origin and its exact meaning is debated, though it may be related to the word for "noon" or "night".

Like many Icelandic surnames, Nónsson indicates a direct lineage. Historically, Iceland did not have hereditary family surnames in the same way as many other European cultures. Instead, individuals typically used a patronymic (father's name + son/dóttir) or, less commonly, a matronymic (mother's name + son/dóttir). While modern Iceland has seen a slight increase in the adoption of permanent surnames, patronymics remain very common.

Therefore, an individual named Nónsson would have had a father whose given name was Nón. If that individual had a daughter, her surname would typically be Nónsdóttir. The prevalence of this naming convention means that the surname Nónsson, while identifying a familial connection, does not necessarily imply a single, unified family lineage spanning many generations in the way some other surnames do. Individuals bearing the surname Nónsson are most likely to be found in Iceland or among people of Icelandic descent living abroad.