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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 notesIn 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.
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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