LARSSON
Larsson
Larsson is a surname of Swedish origin that has gained prominence in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries due to migration and cultural exchange. The name 'Larsson' is a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Lars", with Lars being a common Swedish given name derived from the Latin 'Laurencius', which means "man from Laurentum".
In Britain, the surname Larsson is typically associated with individuals of Swedish or Scandinavian descent. Many British families bearing the surname Larsson can trace their roots back to Sweden, where it is a common surname. Notable individuals with the surname Larsson include:
- Henrik Larsson: Former Swedish footballer known for his successful stints with Celtic FC and FC Barcelona.
- Sebastian Larsson: Swedish footballer who has played for EPL clubs such as Arsenal, Birmingham City, Sunderland, and currently, Dalian Yifang in China.
- Stieg Larsson: Swedish author of the best-selling Millennium series, including "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo".
The surname Larsson is often written with an additional 's' in Britain, adapting the spelling to better suit English pronunciation conventions. This adaptation has further solidified the surname's integration into British culture and genealogy.
There are approximately 489 people named Larsson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Larsson.
Origin: Scandinavian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Sweden
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Swedish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Bjorn
- Carl
- Christian
- Johan
- John
- Karl
- Lars
- Michael
- Peter
- Sebastian
Female
- Anna
- Emma
- Eva
- Jan
- Johanna
- Linda
- Lisa
- Maria
- Marie
- Sara
- Sofia
- Stella
Similar and related surnames
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