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Paulson
Paulson (name) means a surname meaning "son of Paul," found across several languages in similar forms. Example: “The letter was signed by a Mr. Paulson.”
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A surname meaning "son of Paul," found across several languages in similar forms.
"The letter was signed by a Mr. Paulson."
How to use Paulson
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA family surname built from "Paul" plus "son."
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Etymology
From the given name Paul plus the patronymic suffix "-son," meaning "son of Paul" — mirrored by Poulsen in Norwegian and Danish, and Pavlovič in Slavic languages.
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What does “Paulson” mean?
The word “Paulson” means a surname meaning "son of Paul," found across several languages in similar forms. In plain terms, a family surname built from "Paul" plus "son.".
How do you use “Paulson” in a sentence?
Here is “Paulson” used in a sentence: “The letter was signed by a Mr. Paulson.”
What part of speech is “Paulson”?
“Paulson” is a name.
Where does the word “Paulson” come from?
The word “Paulson” comes from Norwegian. From the given name Paul plus the patronymic suffix "-son," meaning "son of Paul" — mirrored by Poulsen in Norwegian and Danish, and Pavlovič in Slavic languages.
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