Dictionary of Family Names

Origin and Etymology of the Surname ANDERSON, ANDERS.

ANDERSON, ANDERS. A baptismal name meaning "the son of Andrew," q.v. It was of course inevitable that Andrewson should become toned down to Anderson. Even Andrews has occasionally assumed the form of Anders.

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