Anderson
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Anderson is a patronymic name meaning
"son of
Andrew," particularly popular in
Scotland where St. Andrew is the patron saint.
Scotland. The name was first found in Scotland in the wild mountainous countryside of Basdenoch by the Great Glen and Strathspey. It was recorded as Andrewson in the 1450's before later becoming Anderson. The largest group of Andersons were then to be found in the lands through Aberdeen, Bannff and Moray in NE Scotland. Today greater numbers are in Glasgow.
America. Many of the Danes, Norwegians, and Swedes who emigrated to America with the last name Andersson or Anderssen dropped the extra "s" after their arrival. These Scandinavians have accounted for the high number of Andersons in Midwest states such as Minnesota.
Scotland. The name was first found in Scotland in the wild mountainous countryside of Basdenoch by the Great Glen and Strathspey. It was recorded as Andrewson in the 1450's before later becoming Anderson. The largest group of Andersons were then to be found in the lands through Aberdeen, Bannff and Moray in NE Scotland. Today greater numbers are in Glasgow.
America. Many of the Danes, Norwegians, and Swedes who emigrated to America with the last name Andersson or Anderssen dropped the extra "s" after their arrival. These Scandinavians have accounted for the high number of Andersons in Midwest states such as Minnesota.
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Anderson Resources on
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- Anderson Association. Anderson family history.
- Clan Anderson Society. Anderson clan association.
- Andersons from Scotland to Australia. An Anderson family history.
- Andersons from Scotland to New Zealand. An Anderson family history.
John
Anderson was a radical philosopher and a pioneer in the 18th
century of vocational education for the working poor.
John Anderson was a professional magician in Scotland in the Victorian age who has been credited in making magic performances a legitimate theatrical experience.
Jack Anderson was one of the
leading American investigative journalists of the 20th century. John Anderson was a professional magician in Scotland in the Victorian age who has been credited in making magic performances a legitimate theatrical experience.
Robert
Anderson was the legendary oil wildcatter who founded the
Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO).
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- 115,000 in the UK (most numerous in Glasgow)
- 254,000 in America (most numerous in Minnesota)
- 130,000 elsewhere (most numerous in Canada)