About Karlson
The surname Karlson is of Swedish origin and is derived from the given name Karl, which means "man" or "free man" in Old Norse. The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," making Karlson mean "son of Karl." It is a patronymic surname commonly used in Scandinavian countries, denoting a person's descent from a male ancestor named Karl.
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The surname Karlson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Karlson based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Karlson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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