Surname · Scandinavian origin
Karlsson
Meaning
The surname Karlsson means Son of Karl.
Origin
Scandinavian
Type
patronymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Karlsson
Karlsson means “son of Karl,” “free man.”
What kind of surname is Karlsson?
Karlsson is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Scandinavian naming tradition — you can read how Scandinavian surnames were formed on our Scandinavian last names page.
Variants & spellings of Karlsson
You may also see this surname written as:
- Carlsson
Other Scandinavian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Karlsson mean?
The surname Karlsson means Son of Karl. Karlsson means “son of Karl,” “free man.”
Where does the surname Karlsson come from?
Karlsson is a surname of Scandinavian origin.
What kind of surname is Karlsson?
Karlsson is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Karlsson?
Variant spellings of Karlsson include Carlsson.
What are other Scandinavian surnames?
Other Scandinavian surnames include Andersson, Bergstrom, Eriksson, Hansen, Johansson, Larsson.