Carlson

/ˈkɑrlsən/ noun

Definition

a surname of Scandinavian origin meaning 'son of Carl'

Etymology

Scandinavian patronymic surname, from 'Carl' (meaning 'free man') + '-son'

Kelly Says

This surname is super common in Minnesota and other areas with heavy Scandinavian immigration - it's basically the 'Smith' of Sweden!

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