Aug 14, 2005 16:01
ANDERSON - Name Meaning & Origin
Definition: Patronymic surname meaning "son of Andrew." Andrew (man, manly) was the first of Jesus' disciples, and was a revered name in medieval times due to its church connections. St. Andrew is the patron saint of both Scotland and Russia. Many Danes, Norwegians and Swedes who emigrated to America with the last name Andersson or Anderssen, dropped the extra -S after their arrival.
Surname Origin: Danish, Norwegian, English, Swedish
Alternate Surname Spellings: ANDERSON, ANDERSSON, ANDERSSEN, MCANDREWS