Anderson

An-der-son · proper_noun

imported

Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A surname of Scandinavian origin meaning "son of Anders."

  2. 2.

    A male given name derived from the surname.

Related words

See also: Anders, Andrew, Andrews

Etymology

Patronymic surname meaning "son of Anders," from the Scandinavian name Anders (equivalent to Andrew) + son. Common in Scandinavian countries and among people of Scandinavian descent.