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.

Typical given names associated with the Larsson 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

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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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

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Famous people named Larsson

  • Zara Larsson - Swedish singer
  • Henrik Larsson - Swedish association football player and manager

Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.

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