Surname · Scandinavian origin
Olsson
Meaning
The surname Olsson means Son of Ole.
Origin
Scandinavian
Type
patronymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Olsson
Olsson means “son of Ole/Olof.”
What kind of surname is Olsson?
Olsson is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Scandinavian naming tradition — you can read how Scandinavian surnames were formed on our Scandinavian last names page.
Variants & spellings of Olsson
You may also see this surname written as:
- Olsen
Other Scandinavian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Olsson mean?
The surname Olsson means Son of Ole. Olsson means “son of Ole/Olof.”
Where does the surname Olsson come from?
Olsson is a surname of Scandinavian origin.
What kind of surname is Olsson?
Olsson is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Olsson?
Variant spellings of Olsson include Olsen.
What are other Scandinavian surnames?
Other Scandinavian surnames include Andersson, Bergstrom, Eriksson, Hansen, Johansson, Karlsson.