Olson
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Name — A Swedish patronymic surname meaning "son of Olaf," common among Scandinavian-Americans.
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Etymology
An Americanized form of Swedish Olsson or Danish/Norwegian Olsen, meaning "son of Olaf."
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What does “Olson” mean?
The word “Olson” means a Swedish patronymic surname meaning "son of Olaf," common among Scandinavian-Americans.
How do you pronounce “Olson”?
“Olson” is pronounced OHL-suhn (/ˈoʊlsən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Olson” in a sentence?
Here is “Olson” used in a sentence: “Her grandfather, an Olson, emigrated from Sweden in the 1920s.”
What part of speech is “Olson”?
“Olson” is a name.
Where does the word “Olson” come from?
The word “Olson” comes from Norwegian. An Americanized form of Swedish Olsson or Danish/Norwegian Olsen, meaning "son of Olaf.".
Is “Olson” a common word?
“Olson” is an uncommon word in modern English.