The Anderson Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Anderson, its origins in Scotland, and the story behind a Anderson family crest.
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Origin of the Anderson name
Anderson means "son of Andrew". Saint Andrew is Scotland's patron saint, which made Andrew a favourite baptismal name and Anderson one of the most common Scottish surnames. In America it also absorbed Swedish Andersson and Danish and Norwegian Andersen families.
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This overview covers the Anderson name in Scotland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Sweden and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Anderson name FAQ
What does the Anderson name mean?
Son of Andrew. Common variants include Andersen, Andersson, Andrews.
Where does the Anderson surname come from?
It originates in Scotland, and is also found in the United States, Sweden and Canada.
Is there a Anderson coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Anderson crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Anderson coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; US Census Bureau 2010; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).