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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 notes

In 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.

Origin: Norwegian

Rhymes for Paulson

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Frequently asked questions

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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