TheNameDBAndersen
PatronymicMeaning
Son of Anders, where Anders is the Scandinavian form of Andrew meaning 'strong' or 'manly'.
Etymology
The surname is a patronymic form derived from the Scandinavian given name Anders (equivalent to Andrew), combined with the suffix '-sen' meaning son. Anders comes from the Greek 'Andreas', meaning strong or manly.
About the Andersen Surname
One of the most common Scandinavian patronymic surnames meaning son of Anders. The name reflects the traditional Scandinavian naming convention of using patronymic forms and became widespread through Danish and Norwegian populations.
Distribution
Extremely common in Denmark, Norway, and other Scandinavian countries; also found in North America and other regions with Scandinavian immigration.
Notable Bearers
Hans Christian Andersen (Danish author), Morten Andersen, Arild Andersen