Bogason

Bogason is a surname of Icelandic origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor. In this case, "Bogason" means "son of Bogi." The name "Bogi" is an old Norse name meaning "bow" (as in archery).

As with many Icelandic surnames, Bogason is relatively rare outside of Iceland or populations with Icelandic ancestry. The use of patronymic surnames is a traditional naming convention in Iceland. While in many countries surnames are inherited and passed down through generations, Icelandic patronyms change with each generation; only the given name of the father is used as the basis for the surname of their children. This practice is legally protected in Iceland. A daughter would have a matronymic surname instead, if the parents do not know the father.