Etymology and OriginIvarsson is a Swedish patronymic surname meaning “son of Ivar”. The given name Ivar is a Scandinavian form of Ivor, which derives from the Old Norse name Ívarr, composed of the elements ýr (“yew tree, bow”) and herr (“army, warrior”). Thus, the name ultimately suggests “bow warrior” or “archer”.Notable BearersSeveral notable individuals have borne the surname Ivarsson. Jan Ivarsson (1931–2025) was a respected Swedish translation scholar. Johan Ivarsson (born 1995) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player, while another Johan Ivarsson (born 1967) is a Swedish orienteer. Karl Marenius Ivarsson (1867–1922) was a Norwegian educator and politician. In sports, Lars Ivarsson (born 1963) played ice hockey for Sweden, and Maja Ivarsson (born 1979) is a Swedish singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band The Sounds.Cultural and Geographic DistributionThe -sson suffix is typical of Swedish patronymic surnames, paralleled by Norwegian Iversen and Danish forms. The Gaelic equivalents, such as Irish Ivers and Mac Íomhair or Scottish McIver, reflect the spread of the name Ívarr through Viking settlement in Britain and Ireland.Related NamesThe asteroid 16135 Ivarsson, discovered in 1999, was named in honor of a Swedish translator, and the name continues to be used in modern Sweden.Meaning: Son of IvarOrigin: SwedishType: Patronymic surnameUsage regions: Sweden, also found in Scandinavian diaspora