Viðarsson is an Icelandic patronymic surname. It is derived from the given name Viðar and literally means "son of Viðar."
Etymology
The surname Viðarsson is formed by combining the Icelandic given name Viðar with the suffix -son.- Viðar: An Old Norse name, derived from viðr (meaning "wood" or "forest") and herr (meaning "army" or "warrior"). The name therefore roughly translates to "forest warrior" or "tree warrior."
- -son: A common Icelandic suffix indicating "son."
Usage
In Iceland, surnames are typically patronymic or matronymic, meaning they are based on the father's or mother's first name, respectively, rather than being inherited family names. Thus, a person who is the son of an individual named Viðar would traditionally take the surname Viðarsson. This system means that members of the same nuclear family may have different surnames. While it functions as a surname, it does not imply a shared ancestral family name in the same way as many Western surnames.Notable People
Individuals with the surname Viðarsson include:- Arnór Viðarsson (born 1982), Icelandic former footballer and current coach.
- Bjarni Viðarsson (born 1988), Icelandic former footballer.
- Indriði Viðarsson (1920–2014), Icelandic writer and translator.
- Ólafur Viðarsson (born 1974), Icelandic musician, known for his work with the band Skálmöld.