Sigurjónsson

Sigurjónsson is an Icelandic patronymic surname meaning “son of Sigurjón.” The given name Sigurjón is a compound of sigr, “victory,” and Jón, a form of John. In Iceland, surnames are traditionally patronymics rather than fixed family names, so Sigurjónsson identifies the bearer as the son of a man named Sigurjón rather than signaling a hereditary lineage. Because of emigration and non-Icelandic naming practices, Sigurjónsson can also appear as a hereditary surname in some contexts outside Iceland.

The feminine form of the name is Sigurjónsdóttir, meaning “daughter of Sigurjón.” In Icelandic usage, the patronymic changes with each generation, so children of a Sigurjón would have different last names (Sigurjónsson or Sigurjóni’s daughter’s form) depending on the parent’s gender and the child’s own parent.

Outside Iceland, the surname may be transliterated or anglicized, and bearers may adopt Sigurjónsson as a fixed surname in genealogical records or abroad. The name is most common in Iceland and among Icelandic descendants, and individuals bearing it have pursued a wide range of occupations, reflecting the general diversity of Icelandic society. Sigurjónsson serves as a patronymic indicator rather than a stable hereditary lineage, illustrating the distinctive Icelandic naming convention.