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Carlsons

Carlsons is a surname of Scandinavian origin, formed as a patronymic meaning "son of Carl." The given name Carl derives from Karl, and the suffix -son indicates lineage. In English, Carlsons refers to people who share the surname; the form is most commonly encountered as a family name rather than a given name.

Variant spellings include Carlson and Karlsson; Carlsons is the anglicized plural or possessive form used to

Distribution: The surname is common in the United States and Northern Europe, with notable concentrations in

Notable uses: As a surname, Carlsons appear across diverse professions, including politics, sports, academia, and the

refer
to
more
than
one
person
with
the
surname.
Sweden
and
among
Scandinavian-descended
populations
in
the
Upper
Midwest,
including
Minnesota
and
Wisconsin.
arts.
Due
to
its
frequency,
the
name
is
frequently
encountered
in
biographical
references
and
genealogical
records.