Carlson

Carlson is a surname of Scandinavian origin, meaning "son of Carl." Variants include Carlsson, Karlson, and Karlsson. In English-speaking countries it is widespread due to immigration, and it is also used as a given name in some families.

Notable people with the surname include Tucker Carlson (born 1969), an American journalist and political commentator, who has been a prominent figure in American media.

In business and branding, Carlson has been used as a corporate name in the United States. Carlson Companies was a private American firm with interests in hospitality, travel services, and food service, historically owning hotel brands and the travel-management firm Carlson Wagonlit Travel. The Carlson name is associated with several hospitality and travel brands that have been used or rebranded over time, including hotel operations under Carlson Hotels and partnerships in travel management.