Meaning & History
Alexandersson is a Swedish and Icelandic patronymic surname meaning 'son of Alexander'. This surname type is typical of Nordic naming traditions. The given name Alexander derives from the Greek 'Alexandros,' combining alexo 'to defend, help' and aner 'man', thus meaning 'defending men'. The most famous bearer of Alexander the Great popularized the name across Europe, leading to the establishment of many surnames such as Alexandersson. Surname variants include Swedish Alexanderson, Norwegian Alexandersen, and Russian Aleksandrov (masculine) and Aleksandrova (feminine). The unrelated genealogical form 'Allison' also connects as an derivative of Alexander.
Notable Bearers
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Notable bearers of Alexandersson include Swedish footballers Niclas Alexandersson (1971–) who played for Premiership sides, Daniel Alexandersson (1978–), Lennart Alexandersson (1947–), and Joakim Alexandersson (1976–). Icelandic figures: footballer and manager Freyr Alexandersson (1982–), gymnast Rúnar Alexandersson (1977–). Others: composer and violinist Helmer Alexandersson (1886–1927), orienteer Tove Alexandersson (1992–), and separated notes include a notable mass murderer Tommy Alexandersson.
Key Facts
- Meaning: 'son of Alexander' (defending men)
- Origin: Greek Alexandros → Latinized Alexander
- Type: Patronymic surname (Swedish/Icelandic)
- Usage Regions: Sweden, Iceland; variants in Norway, Russia
- Notable bearers: Figures in sports, composition, and historical fame
Related Names
Roots
Variants
(Swedish)
Alexanderson
Other Languages & Cultures
(Russian)
Aleksandrov, Aleksandrova (Norwegian)
Alexandersen (German)
Sander (English)
Alexander, Allison, Sanders, Sanderson (Scottish)
Saunders (Portuguese)
Alexandre (Hungarian)
Sándor (Irish)
Mac Alastair (Scottish)
McAlister (Italian)
Alessandri (Romanian)
Alexandrescu, Sandu (Scottish Gaelic)
MacAlastair
Sources: Wikipedia — Alexandersson