Runarsson

Runarsson is an Icelandic patronymic surname meaning "son of Runar." In Iceland, most last names are patronymics formed from a parent’s given name rather than hereditary family names. Consequently, Runarsson identifies a male as the son of a man named Runar, and the form would change for subsequent generations (for a daughter, Runarsdóttir). The feminine form of the surname is Runarsdóttir.

The given name Runar is of Nordic origin and has been used in Iceland and other Nordic countries. Because Icelandic naming conventions rely on patronymics, Runarsson does not denote a fixed family lineage in the way surnames do in some other cultures; rather, it indicates a specific paternal linkage at a given time.

The surname Runarsson is most commonly found in Iceland and among Icelandic communities abroad. It appears among individuals in various professions, reflecting the broader use of patronymics in Icelandic society.

Notable people with the surname include Runar Alex Runarsson (born 1995), an Icelandic professional football goalkeeper who has played for clubs such as Dijon and Arsenal.

See also: Runar (given name) and Runarsdóttir.