Karlsson


Karlsson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Karl" or "Karl's son". It is one of the most common surnames in Sweden and has a number of alternative spellings. Apart from Karlsson, Carlsson is the most common spelling variation. Karlson and Carlson also exist, but are uncommon, as are Carlzon and Qarlsson.

Geographical distribution

As of 2014, 92.3% of all known bearers of the surname Karlsson were residents of Sweden, 2.8% of Finland and 1.2% of Norway.
In Sweden, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average in the following counties:
  1. Kalmar
  2. Kronoberg
  3. Östergötland
  4. Blekinge
  5. Örebro
  6. Jönköping
  7. Södermanland
  8. Värmland
  9. Halland
  10. Västra Götaland
In Finland, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average in the following regions:
  1. Åland Islands
  2. Southwest Finland
  3. Ostrobothnia
  4. Uusimaa

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