Johannesson is a surname of Swedish or Icelandic origin, meaning son of Johannes. In Icelandic names the name is not strictly a surname, but a patronymic. In Icelandic names the name is spelled Jóhannesson, with the accent acute over the ó. The name refers to:Axella Johannesson, Australian singer and songwriter Berit Jóhannesson, Swedish politician; member of the Riksdag 1998–2006 Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson, Icelandic businessman and investment manager Konrad Johannesson (1896–1968), Canadian professional ice hockey player Laurel Johannesson (contemporary), Canadian artist Markus Johannesson, Swedish professional football player Mona Johannesson, Swedish model Ólafur Jóhannesson, Icelandic professional football manager Ólafur Jóhannesson (1913–1984), Icelandic politician; prime minister of Iceland 1971–74 and 1978–79 Richard Johannesson, Canadian Businessman
