Patursson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Erlendur Patursson (1913–1986), Faroese politician and writer Helena Patursson (1864–1916), Faroese actress, writer and political feminist Jóannes Patursson (1866–1946), Faroese nationalist leader and poet Sverri Patursson (1871–1960, Faroese writer, author, and journalist Rói Patursson (born 1947), Faroese writer and philosopher Tróndur Patursson (born 1944), Faroese painter, sculptor, and glass artist

See also Patterson