Hermansson

Hermansson is a Scandinavian surname that originated in Sweden, but can also be found in other Nordic countries, including Denmark and Norway. The surname is a patronymic one, meaning "son of Hermann", a Germanic given name derived from the elements her meaning "army" and man meaning "man".

In the British context, the surname Hermansson is relatively rare but can be associated with individuals of Swedish or Nordic heritage who have settled in the United Kingdom. It is often Anglicised due to the typical British practice of shortening or altering foreign surnames to better fit the English language.

The distribution of the Hermansson surname in the UK may be limited compared to more common British surnames, but its presence reflects the diverse tapestry of ethnic backgrounds and immigrant communities that contribute to the multicultural makeup of modern Britain.

There are approximately 22 people named Hermansson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Hermansson.

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