Jonsson
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Jonsson is a surname of Nordic origin, meaning son of Jon. In Iceland the name is a part of the Patronymic name system
People with this surname include:
Patronymic
A patronym, or patronymic, is a component of a personal name based on the name of one's father, grandfather or an even earlier male ancestor. A component of a name based on the name of one's mother or a female ancestor is a matronymic. Each is a means of conveying lineage.In many areas patronyms...
People with this surname include:
- Åke JonssonÅke JonssonÅke Jonsson born October 5, 1942 in Hammerdal, was a Swedish motocross racer. He was also a very skilled speed skater, and belonged to the Swedish top junior elite, before his racing career took off...
, Swedish motocross racer - André JonssonAndré JonssonAndré Jonsson is a Swedish ski mountaineer and cross-country skier.Jonsson has been member of the national team since 2007...
, Swedish ski mountaineer and cross-country skier - Andreas JonssonAndreas JonssonAndreas Karl Rune Jonsson is an international motorcycle speedway rider who was a member of the Sweden speedway team that won the World Cup in 2003 and 2004.- Career summary :...
(born 1980), - Busk Margit JonssonBusk Margit JonssonBusk Margit Jonsson is a Swedish Soprano opera singer. She played many roles during her time at the Royal Swedish Opera from 1954 to 1983, and was awarded the prestigious "Jussi Björling scholarship" in 1975....
(born 1929), Soprano opera singer - Carl JonssonCarl JonssonCarl Jonsson was a Swedish tug of war competitor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which won the gold medal in the tug of war competition.-External links:*...
(1885-1966), Swedish tug of war competitor - Daniel JonssonDaniel JonssonDaniel Jonsson was a soldier and commander of Dalregementet of the Swedish Empire.-Background and Family:Daniel Jonsson was born in 1599 in Bengtsarvet, Sollerön as the son of ensign Jon Andersson and Sara Olofsdotter. He has become something of a local hero in Sollerön and a rich variety of...
(1599–1663), soldier and commander of Mora kompani of the Swedish Empire - Dennis JonssonDennis JonssonDennis Jonsson is a Swedish football defender currently playing for Örgryte IS.After playing for a local club, he joined IFK Göteborg in 1996. During his years for IFK Göteborg, he became a very popular player amongst the fans due to his love for the club. He also featured for the Swedish U-21...
(born 1983),Swedish footballer - Folke JonssonFolke JonssonFolke Henry Jonsson was a Swedish opera singer who sang leading bass roles primarily at the Royal Swedish Opera and in other Scandinavian opera houses for many years...
, Swedish opera singer - Fredrik JonssonFredrik JonssonFredrik Jonsson is a tennis player from Sweden, who turned professional in 1996. He has not won a single title during his career so far. The right-hander reached his highest individual ranking on the ATP Tour on 17 July 2000, when he became the number 108 of the world...
(born 1973), Swedish tennis player - Gustaf Adolf JonssonGustaf Adolf JonssonGustaf Adolf Jonsson was a Swedish sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won the silver medal in the team free rifle event....
(1879-1949), Swedish sport shooter - Gustaf JonssonGustaf JonssonKarl Gustaf Jonsson was a Swedish cross country skier who competed in the 1920s.He won a silver in the 50 km event at the 1928 Winter Olympics in St...
(1903-1990), Swedish cross country skier - Hans JonssonHans JonssonHans Åke Jonsson is a professional ice hockey player currently playing for Modo Hockey in the Swedish Elitserien.-Career:...
(born 1973), Swedish ice hockey player - Helena JonssonHelena JonssonHelena Ekholm is a Swedish biathlete. She was born in Helgum, Sollefteå Municipality. She is the reigning world champion in pursuit. She also won the Women's Biathlon World Cup in the 2008-09 season....
(born 1984), Swedish biathlete - Henry JonssonHenry JonssonHenry John Jonsson was a Swedish long distance runner, who after 1940 was named Henry Kälarne. He was born in Håsjö in Jämtland....
(1912-2001), Swedish long distance runner - J. Erik JonssonJ. Erik JonssonJohn Erik Jonsson was a co-founder and former president of Texas Instruments Incorporated. A skillful businessman, he became mayor of Dallas, a major factor in the creation of DFW airport and a philanthropist in later years....
(1901-1995), American businessman and politician - Jan Jonsson (handballer)Jan Jonsson (handballer)Jan "Lill-Blöta" Jonsson is a former Swedish handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he was part of the Swedish team which finished seventh in the Olympic tournament. He played three matches and scored six goals....
(born 1948), Swedish handball player - Jonas Jonsson (sailor) (1873-1926), Swedish sailor
- Jonas Jonsson (sport shooter)Jonas Jonsson (sport shooter)Jonas Jonsson was a Swedish shooter who competed in the Olympic games in 1948. He won the bronze medal in London in the 50 metre rifle, prone position category.-References:...
(1903-1996), Swedish shooter - Lars Jonsson (bird artist)Lars Jonsson (bird artist)Lars Jonsson is a Swedish ornithological illustrator.-English:*Birds of Sea and Coast Penguin ISBN 0140630031*Birds of Wood, Park and Garden Penguin ISBN 0140630023...
(born 1952), ornithological illustrator - Lars Jonsson (ice hockey) (born 1982), Swedish ice hockey player
- Lars Jonsson (tennis) (born 1970), Swedish tennis player from Sweden
- Lars Theodor JonssonLars Theodor JonssonLars Theodor Jonsson was a Swedish cross country skier who competed in the 1920s and in the 1930s.At the 1928 Winter Olympics he finished seventh in the 18 kilometre event....
(1903-1998), Swedish cross country skier - Markus JonssonMarkus JonssonMarkus Jonsson , born 9 March 1981 in Växjö, Sweden, is a professional Swedish footballer currently playing with Panionios F.C. in Greek Super League ....
(born 1981), Swedish footballer - Mats Jonsson (rally driver)Mats Jonsson (rally driver)Mats Jonsson is a rally driver from Sweden. He competed in the World Rally Championship from 1984 to 1993, with a best position of 12th overall in the 1991 season...
(born 1957), Swedish rally driver - Niklas JonssonNiklas JonssonNiklas Jonsson is a Swedish cross country skier who competed from 1990 to 2002. He won the silver medal in the 50 km at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano....
(born 1969), Swedish cross country skier - Oscar JonssonOscar JonssonOscar Jonsson is a Swedish Bandy player who currently plays for Ljusdals BK as a half back or midfielder. Oscar represented the Swedish national bandy team during the 2004/05 season.Oscar has only played for two different clubs....
(born 1977), Swedish bandy player - Owe JonssonOwe JonssonOwe Jonsson was a Swedish sprinter, ice hockey player and bandy player.Prior to his death, Jonsson was a rapidly improving sprinter who competed over 100, 200 and 400 metres. He broke the Swedish national record six times over 200 metres, his strongest event...
(1940-1962), Swedish sprinter - Per JonssonPer JonssonPer Jonsson is a former speedway rider who won the Speedway World Championship in 1990, and finished runner-up in 1992.In 1985, his second season with the Reading Racers, the team won six major trophies...
(born 1966), Swedish speedway rider - Robin JonssonRobin JonssonRobin Jonsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for Luleå HF.-Playing career:...
(born 1983), Swedish ice hockey player - Sven-Olof JonssonSven-Olof JonssonSven-Olof Jonsson was a Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, Swedish system event in 1920....
(1893-1945), Swedish gymnast - Thomas Denver JonssonThomas Denver JonssonThomas Denver Jonsson is an artist of the Swedish indie/folk underground scene. With an expression equally from the contemporary scene and the songsmiths' golden era .Has toured extensively in Europe and a few appearances in US...
(born 1979), Swedish musician - Thorsteinn M. JonssonThorsteinn M. JonssonÞorsteinn M. Jónsson was the Chairman of Glitnir Bank and is the current Chairman of Vífilfell hf. , on the Board of Directors of Refresco Holding BV. and Teymi hf....
(born 1963), Swedish businessman - Tomas JonssonTomas JonssonTomas Jonsson, is a former ice hockey player from Sweden. He is the current head coach of EfB Ishockey in the Danish AL-Bank Ligaen and assistant coach for the Danish national ice hockey team...
(born 1960), Swedish ice hockey player - Tor JonssonTor JonssonTor Jonsson was a Norwegian author and journalist. Tor Jonsson is known for simple, strongly worded lyric poetry, but his poems stir up conflicts and a sense of loneliness...
(1916-1951), Norwegian author and journalist - Ulrika JonssonUlrika JonssonEva Ulrika Jonsson is a Swedish television presenter in the UK, who became famous as a TV-am weather presenter and moved on to present Gladiators and became a team captain of the show Shooting Stars.-Early life:...
(born 1967), Swedish-born British television presenter