Swanson

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Type Surname (from occupation & from given name)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈswɑn.sən/(American English) /ˈswɒn.sən/(British English)

Meaning & History

Patronymic form of Middle English swein meaning "servant" (of Old Norse origin). This word was also used as a byname, and this surname could be a patronymic form of that.