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: Árni Grétar Jóhannesson (1983–2025), Icelandic electronic musician Axella Johannesson (born 1958), Australian singer and songwriter Berit Jóhannesson (born 1946), Swedish politician; member of the Riksdag 1998–2006 Daniel Jóhannesson (born 2007), Icelandic footballer Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson (born 1968), Icelandic businessman and investment manager Karen H. Johannesson, American geochemist Kerstin Johannesson (born 1955), Swedish biologist Konrad Johannesson (1896–1968), Canadian professional ice hockey player Laurel Johannesson, Canadian artist Markus Johannesson (born 1975), Swedish professional football player Mona Johannesson (born 1987), Swedish model Ólafur Jóhannesson (born 1957), Icelandic professional football manager Ólafur Jóhannesson (1913–1984), Icelandic politician; prime minister of Iceland 1971–1974 and 1978–79 Richard Johannesson (born 1969), Canadian businessman Samuel Johannesson (born 2000), Swedish ice hockey player