Nilsson

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

Some people named 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.
• Harry Nilsson (1941–1994), U.S. singer and songwriter, often known simply as Nilsson.
• Birgit Nilsson (1918-2005), Swedish soprano.
• Lennart Nilsson (born 1922), Swedish photographer.
• Roland Nilsson (born 1963), Swedish footballer

See also

• List of the most common surnames in Sweden

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