Nilsson
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Nilsson is the fourth most common surname in Sweden. The name is a patronymic meaning "Nils' son". Nils was a very common name, especially in 19th century Sweden.
Some people named Nilsson:
- Harry Nilsson (1941–1994), U.S. singer and songwriter, often known simply as 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.
- Birgit Nilsson (1918-2005), Swedish soprano.
- Lennart Nilsson (born 1922), Swedish photographer.
- Robert Nilsson (born 1985), professional hockey player
- Roland Nilsson (born 1963), Swedish footballer.
- Kristy Nilsson (born 1978), Swedish-American choreographer.
- Martin P. Nilsson (1874-1967), Swedish philologist and historian of religion.
- Kent Nilsson (born 1956), Swedish professional hockey player.