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Karlsson
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A Swedish surname meaning "son of Karl."
"The Karlsson family has lived in the same village for generations."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Swedish surname meaning "son of Karl," related to the English surnames Carlson and Charlson.
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Etymology
From Swedish Karlsson, literally "son of Karl" — a close relative of the surnames Carlson and Charlson.