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Patronymic name meaning "son of
Andrew," particularly popular in
Scotland where St. Andrew is the patron saint. In Scotland the
name was first found in the Great Glen and Strathspey. The name was
recorded as Andrewson in the 1450's before becoming Anderson.
Thomas Anderson appeared in
the Yorkshire rolls of 1471.
Many Danes, Norwegians, and Swedes who emigrated to America with the last name Andersson or Anderssen dropped the extra "s" after their arrival.
Many Danes, Norwegians, and Swedes who emigrated to America with the last name Andersson or Anderssen dropped the extra "s" after their arrival.
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- Anderson Association. Anderson family history.
- 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 is 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 is 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)