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Pétursson is a surname of Icelandic origin, meaning son of Pétur (Peter). In Icelandic names, the name is not strictly a surname, but a patronymic. The name refers to:
- Gunnar Pétursson (b. 1930), Icelandic Olympic cross-country skier
- Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614–1674), Icelandic pastor and poet
- Johann K. Petursson (b. 1913, unknown if still living), Icelandic performer known as “The Viking Giant”
- Oddur Pétursson (b. 1931), Icelandic Olympic cross-country skier
- Óskar Pétursson (b. 1989), Icelandic professional football player playing for England
- Pétur Pétursson (b. 1959), Icelandic professional football player
- Philip Petursson (1902–1988), Canadian politician from Manitoba; provincial legislator 1966–77