Åkesson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Elner Åkesson (1890–1962), Swedish cinematographerFredrik Åkesson, Swedish heavy metal guitaristJimmie Åkesson (born 1979), the leader of Swedish nationalist political party, the Sweden DemocratsJoel Åkesson (born 1991), a Swedish professional ice hockey playerLena Åkesson (born 1967), former world-class female professional boxer in the late 1990sPatric Åkesson (born 1985), Swedish badminton player whol currently resides in his birth city of VarbergRalf Åkesson (born 1961), Swedish chess grandmasterSonja Åkesson (1926–1977), Swedish writer, poet and artist from Buttle, a settlement on the Swedish island of GotlandStefan Åkesson, Swedish Pro freestyle skateboarder, actor and web designerSven-Harry Åkesson (born 1940), automobile designer from SwedenVagn Ákason, Norseman of the late 10th century, mentioned in the Jómsvíkinga saga