anderson
|an-der-son|
C1
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/ˈændərsən/
🇬🇧
/ˈændəsən/
son of Andrew (surname)
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Anderson' originates from Middle English and Scottish, specifically the word 'Anderson,' where 'Ander-' referred to 'Andrew' and '-son' meant 'son of.'
Historical Evolution
'Anderson' changed from the Scottish and Northern English surname 'Anderson' and eventually became the modern English surname and, less commonly, a given name.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'son of Andrew,' but over time it has also been used as a given name.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a surname of Scottish and Northern English origin, meaning 'son of Andrew.'
Mr. Anderson is my math teacher.
Noun 2
a given name, less commonly used, derived from the surname.
Anderson scored the winning goal.
Last updated: 2025/08/03 01:21