Anderson

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈændÉšsÉ™n/

Origin

Originally a patronymic, Anders (a Middle English variant of Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland) + -son.

• In the US adopted by immigrants originally named Andersen or Andersson.

Full definition of Anderson

Proper noun

1. Any of a number of places in the English-speaking world named after persons with the surname, including cities in Indiana and South Carolina.

Derived terms

• andersonite

Related terms

• Andrews