Anderson (name)

Anderson [an-der-suhn]^[1] is both a first name and a family name. In Scotland, the name first appeared in records of the 14th century as "Fitz Andreu" (it means "son of Andrew").^[2] Anderson is one of the most common family names(Ranked 328th in the nation for newborns in 2021).^[3] It is especially common in Scotland, United States, Canada and England. This name was ranked #328 on the US Popular Names in 2021.^[4]

People with Anderson as a family name include Rona Anderson, Pamela Anderson, Loni Anderson, Laurie Anderson and Lynn Anderson.

People with Anderson as a first name include Anderson Cooper, who is the son of Gloria Vanderbilt.

People with Anderson as a first name

• Anderson Dawson (1863-1910), Australian politician
• Anderson Hernández (born 1982), Dominican former Major League Baseball player, currently playing in the Mexican League
• Anderson Ribeiro (born 1981), Brazilian footballer
• Anderson Varejão (born 1982), Brazilian National Basketball Association player
• Anderson .Paak (born 1986),American singer, songwriter, rapper, musician
• Anderson Batatais, Brazilian association football player

People with Anderson as a last name

• Alf Anderson (1914-1985), American baseball player
• Ben Anderson (born 1975), British journalist
• Bibi Andersson (born 1935), Swedish actress
• Bud Anderson (born 1922), American aviator and flying ace
• Charles D. Anderson (1827–1901), Confederate general
• Daphne Anderson (1922–2013), British actress
• Martina Anderson (born 1962), Northern Irish politician
• Anthony Anderson(born 1970),American actor

References

1. "Definition of Anderson | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
2. "Anderson name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Archived from the original on 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
3. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
4. OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-27.