Icelandic people of American descent

Icelandic people of American descent make up around 1% of Iceland's population. The first Americans known to have settled in a large group came during World War II, in the form of servicemen.

Notable individuals with American roots

• Aldís Amah Hamilton Actress
• Kristófer Acox Basketball Player
• Frank Aron Booker Basketball Player
• Alex Somers Artist
• Árni Johnsen Politician, His father was an American soldier.
• Björgólfur Hideaki Takefusa 1/4 American
• Þór Saari Politician, His father was Finnish-American
• Gunnar Nelson (Fighter), 1/4 American
• Sarah Blake Bateman
• Bobby Fischer chess player
• Danero Thomas Basketball Player
• Ryan Karazija Musician
• Patrik Atlason Musician and former football player 1/8 American, his grandmother Jóna Steinunn Patricia Conway was daughter of American soldier

Sources

• http://hagstofa.is
• http://www.mbl.is/mm/gagnasafn/grein.html?grein_id=1100890
• http://www.mbl.is/mm/gagnasafn/grein.html?grein_id=100063