Patronymic name (from a parent's given name)
The Anderson Family Name — Meaning & Origin
'Anderson' most likely means 'son of Anders' or 'Andrew'.
Origin
'Anderson' is a patronymic surname commonly found in Scotland and Northern Europe. The name likely derives from the given name 'Anders' or 'Andrew', which have roots in the Greek name 'Andreas', meaning 'man' or 'manly'. With Norse and Nordic influences, this surname became prevalent wherever these cultural influences spread, including regions in Scandinavia.
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