Aronson

Aronson is a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It is a patronymic name formed from the given name Aron, a form of Aaron, with the suffix -son indicating “son of.” The spelling variants Aaronson and Aronsson (or Aronsson in some Scandinavian contexts) reflect differences in transliteration and local orthography.

The name spread with Jewish diaspora communities from Central and Eastern Europe, and today it can be found in Israel, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries with Jewish populations. Like many patronymic surnames, the exact spelling of Aronson varies among families and historical records due to immigration, administrative changes, and language adaptation.

Variants and related names include Aaronson and Aronsson. While Aronson is typically of Jewish origin, similar phonetic forms can appear in non-Jewish contexts as a transliteration or adaptation, though their roots and histories may differ.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Aronson have achieved recognition across fields such as science, academia, the arts, and public life. The name is part of a broader tradition of Jewish patronymic surnames that document lineage through generations. For further reference, see related spellings such as Aaronson and Aronsson.