What is "jonasson"

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

• Hermann Jónasson (1896–1976), Icelandic politician; prime minister of Iceland 1934–42 and 1956–58
• Kristján B. Jónasson (contemporary), Icelandic book publisher

Jonasson is a surname of Swedish origin. Spelled 'Jónasson', it refers to an Icelandic surname, although Canadians of Icelandic descent are likely to spell it with the accent mark. People with the surname Jonasson include:

• Einar Jonasson (1887–1935), Canadian politician from Manitoba; provincial legislator
• Frank Jonasson (1878–1942), American film actor of the silent-film era
• Jonas Jonasson (b. 1961) Swedish writer
• Mats Jonasson (b. 1945), Swedish glass designer
• Niclas Jonasson (b. 1976), Swedish orienteering champion
• Rasmus Jonasson (b. 1989), Swedish junior tennis player
• Sigtryggur Jonasson (1852–1942), Canadian politician from Manitoba; provincial legislator; leader of the Canadian-Icelandic community
• Sven Jonasson (1909–1984), Swedish professional football player
• Thomas H. Jonasson (b. 1988), Swedish motorcycle racer
• J. E. Jonasson Swedish composer of The Cuckoo Waltz