Carlsson is a

Swedish Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used by ...

patronymic

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

meaning "son of Carl" or "Carl’s son". Cognates include Carlson and

Karlsson Karlsson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Karl" or "Karl's son". It is one of the most common surnames in Sweden and has a number of alternative spellings. Apart from ''Karlsson'', '' Carlsson'' is the most common spelling vari ...

. The parallel

Danish Danish may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to the country of Denmark People * A national or citizen of Denmark, also called a "Dane," see Demographics of Denmark * Culture of Denmark * Danish people or Danes, people with a Danish ance ...

- Norwegian forms are

Karlsen Karlsen is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Karl" (''\k(a)-rl\''), an Old German given name. The form Carlsen is cognate. The parallel Swedish forms are Karlsson and Carlsson. People with the surname include: * Alexandria ...

and

Carlsen Carlsen is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Carl". The form Karlsen is cognate. The parallel Swedish forms are Carlsson and Karlsson. Notable people with the surname include: * Agnete Carlsen (born 1971), Norwegian footb ...

. Notable people with the surname include: * Agnes Carlsson, 2005 Idol winner * Albertina Carlsson (1848-1930) Swedish zoologist. *

Allan Carlsson (boxer) Carl Allan Carlsson (later ''Ekbäck'', 8 November 1910 – 17 November 1983) was a Swedish boxer who won a bronze medal in the featherweight division at the 1932 Summer Olympics The 1932 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the X Olympi ...

, Swedish boxer * Allan Carlsson (cyclist) (1929 – 1953), Swedish cyclist * Andreas Carlsson, Swedish music producer, composer, and pop songwriter *

Arvid Carlsson Arvid Carlsson (25 January 1923 – 29 June 2018) was a Swedish neuropharmacologist who is best known for his work with the neurotransmitter dopamine and its effects in Parkinson's disease. For his work on dopamine, Carlsson was awarded the No ...

, famous neuroscientist * Bernt Carlsson (1938–1988), Swedish politician, United Nations Commissioner for Namibia * Christoffer Carlsson (born 1989), Swedish football player *

Clas-Göran Carlsson Thomas Clas-Göran Carlsson (born 1962) is a Swedish politician and former member of the Riksdag, the national legislature. A member of the Social Democratic Party, he represented Kronoberg County between October 2010 and September 2014. He was ...

(born 1962), Swedish politician *

Erik Carlsson Erik Hilding Carlsson (5 March 1929 – 27 May 2015) was a Swedish rally driver for Saab. He was nicknamed "''Carlsson på taket''" ("Carlsson on the roof" in reference to Astrid Lindgren's children's book character) as well as ''Mr. Saab'' ...

(1929–2015), Swedish rally driver *

Gabriel Carlsson Gabriel Carlsson (born 2 January 1997) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently playing with the Hershey Bears in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey L ...

(born 1997), Swedish ice hockey player *

Göran Carlsson Claes Göran Carlsson (born 12 December 1963) is a Swedish Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden a ...

(born 1963), Swedish curler *

Gunilla Carlsson Anna Gunilla Carlsson is a Swedish politician and a member of the Moderate Party. She served as Minister for International Development Cooperation from 2006 to 2013, member of the Swedish Riksdag from 2002 to 2013 and deputy chairman of her part ...

(born 1963), Swedish politician * Henry Carlsson, Swedish footballer *

Ingvar Carlsson Gösta Ingvar Carlsson (born 9 November 1934) is a Swedish politician who twice served as Prime Minister of Sweden, first from 1986 to 1991 and again from 1994 to 1996. He was leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party from 1986 to 1996. He i ...

(born 1934), Swedish politician, Prime Minister of Sweden (1986 – 1991; 1994 – 1996) *

Janne Carlsson Jan Edvard Carlsson (12 March 1937 – 31 August 2017), known professionally as Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson, was a Swedish actor, musician, composer and artist. Early life Carlsson was born on 12 March 1937 in Katarina Parish, Stockholm, the son of E ...

, Swedish film and television actor *

Johan Carlsson (footballer) Johan Carlsson (born 1 August 1981) is a Swedish football player who has played for SIFFK. He has made 68 Veikkausliiga appearances for IFK Mariehamn IFK Mariehamn is an Ålandic football club based in Mariehamn, the capital of the Åla ...

Johan Carlsson (tennis) Johan Carlsson (born 29 January 1966) is a former professional tennis player from Sweden. Career Carlsson reached his first and only final on tour in the 1986 Japan Open, finishing runner-up. His previous best performance had come at the same to ...

, former professional tennis player *

Kent Carlsson Kent Carlsson (born 3 January 1968) is a former tennis player from Sweden. A seasoned claycourter, he won all nine of his ATP tour singles titles on the surface, including the 1988 Hamburg Masters. Carlsson achieved a career-high singles ranki ...

, former tennis player *

Leo Carlsson Leo Carlsson (born 26 December 2004) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted second overall by the Ducks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Playing career Carlsson originall ...

(born 2004), Swedish ice hockey player *

Magnus Carlsson (disambiguation) Magnus Carlsson (born 1974) is a Swedish singer. Magnus Carlsson may also refer to: * ''Magnus Carlsson'' (album), 2006 album by Magnus Carlsson * Magnus Carlsson (illustrator) (born 1965), Swedish illustrator and animator * Magnus Carlsson (arch ...

, multiple people *

Márcio Carlsson Márcio Carlsson (born 24 January 1975) is a former professional tennis player from Brazil. Career Carlsson was a member of the Brazilian team which won the Sunshine Cup in 1993, which was their first title since 1958. He and Gustavo Kuerten won ...

, former professional tennis player *

Maria Carlsson Maria Carlsson-Augstein (born 1937) is a former German female literary translator. She was fluent in English and has translated numerous English literary works in German language. Biography Maria Carlsson was born in 1937. She was married to Ge ...

(born 1937), German translator *

Nicklas Carlsson Nicklas Lars Carlsson (born 13 November 1979 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a retired Swedish footballer who played as a defender. His last club was IF Brommapojkarna. Career He started out his career at local outfit IF Brommapojkarna before moving ...

, professional footballer *

Pat Moss-Carlsson Patricia Ann Moss-Carlsson (''née'' Moss; 27 December 1934 – 14 October 2008) was one of the most successful female rallying, auto rally drivers of all time, achieving three outright wins and seven podium finishes in international rallies. Sh ...

(1934–2008), English rally driver * Peter Carlsson, former professional tennis player *

Pontus Carlsson Pontus Carlsson (born December 18, 1982) is a Sweden, Swedish chess grandmaster (chess), grandmaster. Early life When Carlsson was one year old, his family died. He was subsequently adopted by a Swedish couple and it was his stepfather, Ingvar ...

(born 1982), Swedish chess grandmaster * Robin Carlsson (Robyn) (born 1979), Swedish musician *

Rose-Marie Carlsson Rose-Marie Carlsson (born 1954) is a Swedish politician from the Social Democrats who served as a Member of the Riksdag from 2008 to 2009. She returned to the Riksdag in the 2022 Swedish general election General elections were held in Swede ...

(born 1954), Swedish politician * Sven Carlsson (1915–1995), Swedish curler *

Tobias Carlsson (footballer, born 1975) Johan Tobias Carlsson (born 25 February 1975) is a retired Swedish footballer who played as a defender. His last club was Kalmar FF in Allsvenskan. Honours and awards *Kalmar FF **Allsvenskan: 2008 ** Svenska Cupen: 2007 ** Svenska Supercupen: ...

, retired Swedish footballer

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