Larson (surname)

Larson is a Scandinavian[1][2][3][4][5] patronymic surname meaning "son of Lars". "Lars" is derived from the Roman name "Laurentius", which means "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel."[6] There are various spellings. As a surname (last name), Larson may refer to:

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References

  1. Smith, Elsdon Coles 'American Surnames' Author Elsdon Coles Smith. Genealogical Publishing Com, 1986. ISBN 0-8063-1150-9, ISBN 978-0-8063-1150-0. Length 370 pages
  2. http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/Origin.GR/qx/Larson-family-crest.htm
  3. http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/Origin.SN/qx/Larson-family-crest.htm
  4. http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/Larson-family-crest.htm
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2010-05-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "http://www.houseofnames.com/lawrence-family-crest". House of Names. Retrieved 29 July 2013. External link in |title= (help)
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