What is "petursson"

Pétursson is a surname of Icelandic origin, meaning son of Pétur (Peter). In Icelandic names, the name is not strictly a surname, but a patronymic. The name refers to:

• Guðmundur Pétursson (b. 1986), Icelandic football player
• Gunnar Pétursson (b. 1930), Icelandic Olympic cross-country skier
• Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614–1674), Icelandic pastor and poet
• Johann K. Petursson (b. 1913, unknown if still living), Icelandic performer known as “The Viking Giant”
• Oddur Pétursson (b. 1931), Icelandic Olympic cross-country skier
• Óskar Pétursson (b. 1989), Icelandic professional football player playing for England
• Pétur Pétursson (b. 1959), Icelandic professional football player
• Philip Petursson (1902–1988), Canadian politician from Manitoba; provincial legislator 1966–77