Vigfússon

Vigfússon is a relatively uncommon Icelandic patronymic surname, meaning "son of Vigfús." In Icelandic naming conventions, surnames are typically formed by adding the suffix "-son" (for a son) or "-dóttir" (for a daughter) to the father's given name. Therefore, a person with the surname Vigfússon is the son of an individual named Vigfús. Vigfús is a relatively old given name in Iceland. Due to the historical prevalence of patronymic naming, multiple unrelated individuals and families can bear the surname Vigfússon. Individuals with this surname are most likely of Icelandic descent. This naming system differs from many other cultures that use inherited family surnames.