Surnames of Scandinavian Origin

718 surnames found of Scandinavian origin

Petersson
The surname Petersson is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Peter, which means "rock" or "stone" in Greek. The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," making Petersson mean "son of Peter." ......
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Petters
The surname Petters is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the given name Peter, which itself comes from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." As a surname, Petters signifies "so......
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Pettersson
The surname Pettersson is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Peter, which means "rock" or "stone" in Greek. The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," so Pettersson means "son of Peter." I......
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Pihl
The surname Pihl is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "píla," meaning "arrow." It is a topographic or occupational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or ......
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Quale
The surname Quale is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kvalr," meaning "torment" or "anguish." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known ......
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Quistian
The surname Quistian is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the personal name "Kristian," which is the Scandinavian form of the name Christian. The name Christian itself comes from the Latin......
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Rafn
The surname Rafn is of Old Norse origin and is derived from the word "rafn," meaning "raven" in English. In Scandinavian cultures, the raven holds symbolic significance and is associated with wisdo......
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Randolf
The surname Randolf is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Röndólfr," composed of the elements "rönd," meaning "shield," and "dólfr," meaning "wolf." The name was int......
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Randolph
The surname Randolph is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Rannulfr," composed of the elements "rann," meaning "shield," and "ulfr," meaning "wolf." The name was int......
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Rasmus
The surname Rasmus is derived from the given name Rasmus, which is a variant of the name Erasmus. It is of Greek origin and means "beloved" or "desired." The surname Rasmus is commonly found in Sca......
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Surnames of Scandinavian Origin

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