Isaacson

Isaacson is a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It is a patronymic meaning "son of Isaac," derived from the given name Isaac (Yitzhak in Hebrew). The spelling Isaacson is the most common Anglicization; related variants include Isakson, Isaacsen, and Itzakson, reflecting linguistic shifts in different regions.

Geographic distribution: The surname appears most frequently in the United States and Israel, with smaller populations in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia, often reflecting waves of Jewish migration and assimilation.

Notable people: The best-known bearer is Walter Isaacson (born 1952), an American writer, journalist, and historian. He is known for biographies of public figures such as Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, and Steve Jobs. The name appears in various professional fields, including academia, business, and the arts, but Walter Isaacson is the most widely recognized public figure with the surname.