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Carlson

Carlson (name) means a surname of Scandinavian origin meaning "son of Carl.". Example: “The Carlson family emigrated from Sweden in the early 1900s.”

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A surname of Scandinavian origin meaning "son of Carl."

"The Carlson family emigrated from Sweden in the early 1900s."

How to use Carlson

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Scandinavian surname meaning "son of Carl."

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The _____ family emigrated from Sweden in the early 1900s.

Etymology

Borrowed from Danish and Norwegian Carlsen, equivalent to Carl + -son.

Origin: Norwegian

Frequently asked questions

What does “Carlson” mean?

The word “Carlson” means a surname of Scandinavian origin meaning "son of Carl.". In plain terms, a Scandinavian surname meaning "son of Carl.".

How do you use “Carlson” in a sentence?

Here is “Carlson” used in a sentence: “The Carlson family emigrated from Sweden in the early 1900s.”

What part of speech is “Carlson”?

“Carlson” is a name.

Where does the word “Carlson” come from?

The word “Carlson” comes from Norwegian. Borrowed from Danish and Norwegian Carlsen, equivalent to Carl + -son.

Is “Carlson” a common word?

“Carlson” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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