Stenersen Family History

Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Stener from Old Norse Steinarr derived from steinn ‘stone’.

It combines the elements steinn, meaning 'stone', and -ar, which denotes either 'warrior' or 'spear'.

This naming convention reflects the common practice in Norwegian culture of forming surnames based on a father's first name.

Such patronymics were prevalent in many Norse communities, emphasizing lineage and heritage.

The name embodies strength and resilience, drawing connections to the solid nature of stone.