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Etymology of Björnsson

What does the name Björnsson mean?

The origin of the distinguished Björnsson family can be traced to the rugged Scandinavian country of Norway. The surname Björnsson is derived from the Old Norse personal name Bjorn, which means bear. The suffix -sen and its variants are translatable as son of.


Contemporary Notables of the name Björnsson (post 1700) +

  • Sveinn Björnsson (1881-1952), Icelandic diplomat and statesman


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