Hanson

Hanson is a surname of English and Scandinavian origin. It is a patronymic name meaning "son of Hans" or "son of John," used to identify descendants of a person named Hans. The name is also used as a given name on occasion. The best-known bearer is the American pop-rock band Hanson, formed in 1992 by brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zachary Hanson, which achieved international fame with the 1997 single "MMMBop." In addition to the band, individuals with the surname have appeared in sports, politics, and the arts.

There are places named Hanson in the United States, including Hanson, Massachusetts, and Hanson County, South Dakota. Other Hansons exist in full-name usage around the world.

In business history, Hanson plc was a British cement and construction materials company that existed from the 1960s until its acquisition by HeidelbergCement in 2007.