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Surname meaningAnderson
“Son of Andrew”
OriginScandinavian / Scottish
TypePatronymic
First letterA
Where the name Anderson comes from
Anderson is a surname of Scandinavian / Scottish origin. It is classed as patronymic, meaning “son of andrew.” Andrew means manly, brave.
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