What is "hjartarson"

Hjartarson is a surname of Icelandic origin, meaning son of Hjörtur. In Icelandic names, the name is not strictly a surname, but a patronymic. The name refers to:

• Grétar Hjartarson (b. 1977), Icelandic professional football player
• Jóhann Hjartarson (b. 1963), Icelandic chess grandmaster
• Snorri Hjartarson (1906–1986), Icelandic poet