Claesson is a Swedish patronymic surname meaning "son of Claes." The root name Claes itself is a Swedish short form of Nicholas, which derives from the Greek name Νικόλαος (Nikolaos), composed of the elements nike meaning "victory" and laos meaning "people." Thus, the ultimate meaning of Claesson is "son of victorious people." Etymology Patronymic surnames are common in Scandinavian naming traditions, where the suffix -sson denotes "son of." Claesson specifically points to descent from a man named Claes. This type of surname became hereditary in Sweden, particularly after the 17th century, transitioning from a descriptive patronymic to a fixed family name. Notable Bearers Several notable individuals bear the surname Claesson, spanning various fields. In sports, Fredrik Claesson (born 1992) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman, and Viktor Claesson (born 1992) is a Swedish footballer known for his time with FC Krasnodar and the national team. Emma Claesson (born 1977) is a successful orienteer, and Mattias Claesson (born 1986) is a middle-distance runner. Among footballers, Hanna Claesson (born 1991) and Johan Claesson (born 1981) have also represented Sweden. In the arts, Åke Claesson (1887–1967) was a film actor, and Stig Claesson (1928–2008) was a prolific writer and visual artist. Other notable Claessons include Leif Claesson (born 1959), a photographer, and Michael Claesson (born 1965), a high-ranking Swedish Army officer. Additionally, the architectural firm Claesson Koivisto Rune, co-founded by Mårten Claesson, has achieved international renown. Meaning: "son of Claes" Origin: Swedish patronymic from Claes, a form of Nicholas Type: Surname Primary region: Sweden