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[change | change source]
- 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[change | change source]
- 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[change | change source]
- ↑ "Definition of Anderson | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ↑ "Anderson name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ↑ "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ↑ OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-27.