Gíslason is an Icelandic patronymic, meaning son of Gísli. In Icelandic names, it is not strictly a surname because it is not a family name, but refers to the person's father. Notable people with this name include:
Alfreð Gíslason (b. 1959), Icelandic handball player and coach Gabriel Bier Gislason (b. 1989), Danish film director Gunnar Gíslason (b. 1961), Icelandic professional football player Gunnar Gíslason (contemporary), Icelandic businessman Gylfi Þorsteinsson Gíslason (1917–2004), Icelandic politician; member of the Alþing; government minister John B. Gislason (1872-1960), American farmer and politician Leif Gislason (b. 1983), Canadian ice dancer Páll Gíslason, Icelandic physician Rúrik Gíslason (b. 1988), Icelandic professional football player Sigurgeir Gíslason (1925-2003), Icelandic chess player Stefán Gíslason (b. 1980), Icelandic professional football player Ýmir Örn Gíslason (b. 1997), Icelandic professional handball player
See also Gísladóttir
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