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This is a list of surnames in which the origin is Old Norse. Old Norse was the North Germanic language spoken by the peoples of ancient Scandinavia. From Swedish å meaning "river, stream" and berg meaning "mountain". Means "son of Agnar ".
- Primary Patronyms
- Bynames
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The primary patronymsindicated what the name of a person's father was. To create an Old Norse primary patronym, the suffix -son (= 'son') or -dóttir (= 'daughter') is added to the genitive formof the father's name.
The byname was a kind of a nickname used by some people in Old Norse times. You can find a long list of Viking bynames here.
Oct 14, 2020 · 1. Aland – A Viking surname referring to Aland Islands in the Bothnia gulf. 2. Axel – Derived from the Old Norse term ‘Asketill’, with ‘ass’ which means ‘god’. ‘Ketill’ which means ‘kettle’. 3. Backe – A variation of Bakke, the Dutch name, meaning ‘beaker.’. 4. Bielke - A variant of ‘Bjelke,’ meaning a ‘beam’ in Norway. 5.
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Oct 24, 2021 · Many cultures around the world have created last names based on physical or personality characteristics and traits. These Norseman names reflect the qualities of ancestors who lived long ago. Asulf - Scandinavian name meaning "warrior". Hávarðr - Old Norse name meaning "guardian or defender".
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Surnames by country. Old Norse Surnames; Danish Surnames; Faroese Surnames; Finnish Surnames; Icelandic Surnames; Norwegian Surnames; Sami Surnames; Swedish Surnames; Learn more about Nordic surnames. Surname Elements; Patronyms/Matronyms; Farm Names; Ornamental Names; Nobility Names; Soldier Names; Humanist Names
MyHeritage Wiki. Naming traditions. Surnames. Viking surnames. Languages. Main contributor: MyHeritage team. Viking surnames are the family names that have their origins in the Viking Age, a period of Scandinavian history from the late eighth to early eleventh century.
