Jönsson is a Swedish patronymic surname meaning "son of Jöns". Jöns is a Swedish short form of Johannes, the Latin form of the Greek Ιωάννης (Ioannes), ultimately derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yoḥanan), meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The root name traces back to John, a name popularized by New Testament figures John the Baptist and John the Apostle. Etymology The suffix -son typically indicates "son of" in Swedish surnames. Jönsson thus denotes a paternal lineage originating from an ancestor named Jöns. This patronymic naming tradition was common in Sweden until hereditary surnames became fixed in the 19th century. Notable Bearers Egon Jönsson (1921–2000), Swedish footballer Kenny Jönsson (born 1974), Swedish ice hockey player Jörgen Jönsson (born 1972), Swedish ice hockey player Emil Jönsson (born 1985), Swedish cross-country skier Claus Jönsson (1930–2024), German physicist known for the double-slit experiment with electrons Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson (born 1996), Swedish footballer Distribution The surname is primarily found in Sweden and other Nordic countries, with notable presence in the United States among Swedish diaspora communities. Meaning: son of Jöns Origin: Swedish patronymic Type: Surname Usage Regions: Sweden, Nordic countries