AXELSON
Axelson
Origin Axelson is a surname of Scandinavian origin, specifically from Sweden. The name is a patronymic, derived from the given name Axel, which itself comes from the Old Norse name "Ásketill" meaning "a god's kettle" or "cauldron of the gods".
Distribution The surname Axelson is relatively rare in Britain compared to other Scandinavian surnames, with most instances found in regions with historical ties to Nordic settlements, such as Yorkshire and the East Midlands.
Variants Variants of the surname Axelson include Axelsön, Axelsson, and Axelsson.
Famous Individuals Notable individuals with the surname Axelson include:
- Matthew Axelson (1976-2005): A United States Navy SEAL who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his valour in the War in Afghanistan.
- Anders Axelson (1859-1925): A Swedish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Typical given names associated with the Axelson surname
Male
- Martin
- Matthew
- Peter
Female
- Hazel
- Jennifer
- Jenny
- Lena
- Maria
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 54 people named Axelson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Axelson.
