Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈɑɹ.θəɹ.sən/(American English) /ˈɑː.θə.sən/(British English) [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Means "son of Arthur". Related NamesDetails RootArthur (given name)VariantArthurOther Languages & CulturesArthur(French) McArthur(Scottish) Arthursson(Swedish)