Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage Swedish Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɑːɭ.sɔn/ [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Means "son of Karl". Related NamesDetails RootKarl (given name)Other Languages & CulturesCarlsen, Karlsen(Danish) Carlsen, Karlsen(Norwegian) Categories ends in -son