Waltersson

Waltersson is a surname of Nordic origin, most commonly found in Sweden. It is a patronymic name formed by the given name Walter plus the suffix -sson, which denotes “son of” in traditional Scandinavian naming practice.

The given name Walter is of Germanic origin, derived from elements that are commonly interpreted as meaning “ruler” and “army.” The surname Waltersson therefore indicates descent from an ancestor named Walter. Spelling variants in the region may reflect regional linguistic practices, including -sson, -sen, or related forms, depending on historical and local usage.

Geographically, Waltersson is most prevalent in Sweden, where many family lines adopted the patronymic form during the period when such naming conventions were common. It is also present among Swedish-speaking communities in Finland and, to a lesser extent, in Norway and Denmark, where related forms such as Waltersen or Walterson may occur. In North America, the name appears among descendants of Nordic emigrants, particularly those with Swedish heritage.

In onomastic terms, Waltersson is categorized as a patronymic surname tied to the given name Walter. It does not point to a specific place or institution and is one of several Nordic -sson surnames that reflect ancestral given names rather than occupations or locations.

See also: Walter (given name); list of Scandinavian surnames.