Reynoldsson

Reynoldsson is a surname of Nordic origin, most commonly encountered in Iceland and among Scandinavian communities. It is a patronymic surname formed from the given name Reynold with the suffix -sson, literally meaning "son of Reynold."

The given name Reynold itself is a medieval form derived from Old Germanic roots such as Raginwald or Reynald, combining elements often rendered as "counsel" or "advice" and "rule" or "power." As a result, Reynoldsson carries the traditional sense of a lineage traced to a person named Reynold.

In Icelandic naming practice, -sson is used to form a child’s surname from the father’s given name. Over time, many families have adopted fixed family surnames, so Reynoldsson may now function as a standard surname beyond purely patronymic use.

Geographic distribution: records show Reynoldsson most often in Nordic regions, with some presence in North America due to emigration. In historical documents, the form Reynoldsson is seen in Icelandic and Swedish records; variations include Reynoldsen or Reynoldson in other areas.

Notable people: there are no widely known individuals with substantial public recognition bearing the surname Reynoldsson. The name appears in genealogical and local-historical sources, reflecting its use in regional traditions and family histories.