Stefánsson
Stefánsson is an Icelandic surname that functions as a patronymic, meaning “son of Stefán.” The given name Stefán is the Icelandic form of Stephen, derived from the Greek Stephanos.
In Iceland, most last names are not fixed family surnames but patronymics or occasionally matronymics. A child’s
Spelling and variants: Stefánsson is written with the Icelandic diacritic on the a. When diacritics are omitted,
Geographic and cultural usage: Stefánsson is most common in Iceland and among Icelandic diaspora communities in
Stefánsson is distinct from inherited family surnames in many other cultures. The Icelandic naming practice, rooted