Lennartsson is a Swedish patronymic surname, meaning "son of Lennart". It is formed by the given name Lennart and the suffix -sson, which indicates "son of". The name Lennart itself is a Swedish and Low German form of Leonard, which derives from the Old German elements lewo "lion" (ultimately of Latin origin) and hart "hard, firm, brave, hardy", thus giving the overall meaning of "brave lion". The name Leonard was borne by a 6th-century Frankish saint from Noblac, who is the patron saint of prisoners and horses. Introduced to England by the Normans, Leonard gained steady use there throughout the Middle Ages and became especially common in the 20th century. Notable Bearers Several Swedish individuals bear the surname Lennartsson, many in the realm of sports: Benny Lennartsson (born 1942), a Swedish football coach who has managed several clubs including IFK Göteborg. Jörgen Lennartsson (born 1965), a Swedish football manager, formerly in charge of IF Elfsborg. Jan Lennartsson (born 1981), a Swedish handball player who has competed in top Nordic leagues. Liselotta Lennartsson (born 1987), a Swedish curler, representing her country at international competitions. Petter Lennartsson (born 1988), a Swedish footballer playing as a midfielder. Tore Lennartsson (born 1952), a former Swedish footballer who notably played for Hammarby IF and the national team. Distribution and Variants Lennartsson is inherently Swedish and follows the classic Scandinavian patronymic naming pattern, where surnames are not fixed but originally changed with each generation. Although now hereditary, examples like Lennartsson remain common in Sweden. Cognate patronymic forms in other languages include Leonardsson (other Nordic languages), Leonardson (English), and Italian forms such as Leonardi (derived from the given name, though not necessarily the same suffix). Meaning: "son of Lennart", Lennart meaning "brave lion" Origin: Swedish patronymic from Old German Type: Surname Usage regions: Sweden and other Scandinavian countries