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Anderson

AN-d-suhn

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A Scottish surname derived as a patronymic, also used as a male given name and the name of numerous places worldwide.

"Anderson is one of the most common surnames in Scotland."

Word Forms

Andersons plural

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_____ is one of the most common surnames in Scotland.

From Middle English Ander ("Andrew") + -son, after Saint Andrew, patron saint of Scotland.

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