About Olafsson
The surname Olafsson is of Icelandic origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Óláfr, meaning "ancestor's descendant" or "heir of the ancestors." The suffix -sson indicates "son of," making Olafsson mean "son of Olaf." It is a patronymic surname commonly found in Iceland, reflecting the naming tradition where children are given a first name based on their father's first name.
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The surname Olafsson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Olafsson based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Olafsson is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Olafsson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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