Nilsson

[nil-suhn]

Nilsson is the fourth most common surname in Sweden. The name is a patronymic meaning "Nils' son". Nils was a very common name, especially in 19th century Sweden.

Some people named Nilsson:

Harry Nilsson (1941–1994), U.S. singer and songwriter, often known simply as Nilsson
Svante Nilsson (1460–1512), regent of Sweden
Anton Nilson (1887 - 1989), Swedish Communist, active in the Russia Revolution
Christina Nilsson (1843–1921), Swedish operatic soprano
Anna Q. Nilsson (1888–1974), Swedish actor
Gunnar Nilsson (1948–1978), Swedish racing car driver
Birgit Nilsson (1918-2005), Swedish soprano
Lennart Nilsson (born 1922), Swedish photographer
Malin Nilsson (born 1973), Swedish freestyle swimmer
Robert Nilsson (born 1985), ice hockey player
Roland Nilsson (born 1963), Swedish footballer
Kristy Nilsson (born 1978), Swedish-American choreographer
Martin P. Nilsson (1874-1967), Swedish philologist and historian of religion
Kent Nilsson (born 1956), Swedish ice hockey player
Dale R. Nilsson (born 1959), Swedish-American author and artist

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