There are
120552
Carlsons in the USA
Carlson is the
252nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Carlson

CarlCarlson

Carl Carlson is a fictional character from the animated television series 'The Simpsons,' known for his laid-back personality.

CarlaGugino

Carla Gugino is an American actress known for her roles in movies such as 'Sin City' and 'Watchmen,' as well as the TV series 'Entourage' and 'The Haunting of Hill House.'

CurtisCarlson

Curtis Carlson was an American entrepreneur and founder of the Carlson Companies, a global travel and hospitality company.

KristinCarlson

Kristin Carlson is an American journalist and news anchor, known for her work with Fox News and the Sinclair Broadcast Group.

SusanCarlson

Susan Carlson is an American television news anchor and reporter, best known for her work with the CBS affiliate WBBM-TV in Chicago.

TuckerCarlson

Tucker Carlson is an American television personality, political commentator, author, and journalist, known for hosting the nightly political talk show 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' on Fox News.

CarlsonYoung

Carlson Young is an American actress and producer, known for her roles in television shows such as 'Scream: The TV Series' and 'American Horror Story: Hotel.'

EstherRolle

Esther Rolle was an American actress known for her role as Florida Evans on the television sitcoms 'Maude' and 'Good Times.'

RichardCarlson

Richard Carlson was an American actor and film director, known for his roles in movies such as 'Creature from the Black Lagoon' and 'It Came from Outer Space.'

DianeCarlson-Evans

Diane Carlson-Evans is an American nurse and veteran who served in the Vietnam War, and later co-founded the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation.

Carlson Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Carlson' is of Scandinavian origin. It is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Carl,' with 'Carl' being a variant of the name 'Karl,' derived from the Old Norse name 'Kárr' meaning 'free man.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Carlson' is primarily found in Scandinavian countries such as Sweden and Norway, as well as among Scandinavian immigrant populations in other countries like the United States and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Carlson' include 'Carlsson' (Swedish), 'Karlson' (Swedish), 'Karlsen' (Norwegian), and 'Karlsson' (Swedish and Norwegian).
Migration and ImmigrationMany individuals with the surname 'Carlson' migrated from Scandinavian countries to the United States and Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, seeking economic opportunities and escaping political and social unrest.