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, Larson may refer to the following notable people:
People[edit]
Science and mathematics[edit]
- Edward Larson, American historian
- Gustav Larson, Swedish engineer, co-founder of Volvo
- Lawrence Larson, American engineer
- Paul Larson, American computer scientist
- Richard Larson, American professor and operations researcher
- Ron Larson, American mathematician, author
Television and film[edit]
- Bob Larson, television evangelist
- Brie Larson, American actress and pop singer
- Chad Larson, member of the Aquabats
- Charles Larson, American TV writer and producer
- Eric Larson, animator for the Walt Disney Studios
- Glen A. Larson, television writer and producer
- Jack Larson, American actor, screenwriter and producer
- Jill Larson, American actress
- Lisby Larson, American actress
- Michael Larson, game show contestant
- Ron Larson, art director, album cover designer, graphic artist
- Wolf Larson, Canadian actor
Art and literature[edit]
- Abigail Larson, American illustrator
- Erik Larson, American author
- Gary Larson, American cartoonist, author of The Far Side
- Hope Larson, freelance illustrator, cartoonist
- Joanne Larson, American writer
- Kate Larson (disambiguation), multiple people
- Kent Larson, American architect, author, academic (MIT Media Lab)
- Kirby Larson, author of children's books
- Laura Larson, photographer and artist
- Lisa Larson, Swedish ceramicist
Music[edit]
- Chad Larson, American bass guitarist and actor (The Aquabats)
- Jonathan Larson, American composer
- Nathan Larson, American composer, musician
- Nicolette Larson, American singer
Sports[edit]
- Ben Larson, American former college basketball player
- Dan Larson, former Major League Baseball pitcher
- David Larson (amateur poker player), amateur poker player winner of the WPT Rolling Thunder (2018)
- David Larson former swimmer for the United States
- Gary Larson, Australian rugby league player
- Jordan Larson, American volleyball player
- Jud Larson, American Formula One driver
- Kyle Larson, American racing driver
- Kyle Larson (American football), former punter for the Cincinnati Bengals
- Lance Larson, American swimmer, Olympic champion
- Lynae Larson, American marathon runner
- Mattie Larson, American gymnast, World silver medalist
- Paul Larson (American football), former quarterback for the Oakland Raiders
- Reed Larson, ice hockey defenseman, former captain of the Detroit Red Wings
Politics and law[edit]
- Alan Larson (born 1949), American diplomat
- Cal Larson, former Minnesota state senator
- Chuck Larson, former Iowa state senator
- Colin Larson, state representative from Colorado
- Edwin J. Larson (1885–1949), former Wisconsin state assemblyman
- Grant Larson, Wyoming state senator
- James Larson (1855–1923), former Wisconsin state assemblyman
- Jerry L. Larson (1936–2018), former Iowa Supreme Court justice
- Jess Larson (1904–1987), first Administrator of U.S. General Services
- John B. Larson, current U.S. Representative from Connecticut
- Morgan Foster Larson, 40th Governor of New Jersey
- Nathan Larson (politician), felon and political candidate from Virginia
- Nels Larson, former Wisconsin state assemblyman
- Norman J. Larson, former Minnesota state senator
- Oscar John Larson, former U.S. Representative from Minnesota
- Thomas Larson (disambiguation), multiple people
Military[edit]
- August Larson (1904–1981), U.S. Marine Corps major general
- Charles R. Larson, United States Navy admiral
- Doyle E. Larson (1930–2007), U.S. Air Force major general
- Duane S. Larson (1916–2005), North Dakota Air National Guard brigadier general
- Everett F. Larson (1920–1942), United States Marine and Silver Star recipient
- Jess Larson (1904–1987), U.S. Air Force Reserve major general
- Westside T. Larson (1892–1977), U.S. Air Force major general
Fictional characters[edit]
- Dr. Larson, in the animated television series Darkwing Duck
- Kirsten Larson, American Girl character who immigrates from Sweden to Minnesota in the 1850s
- Vicki Larson, in the situation comedy Full House
See also[edit]
- General Larson (disambiguation)
- Justice Larson (disambiguation)
- Senator Larson (disambiguation)
- Larsen
- Larssen
- Larsson
This page lists people with the surname Larson.
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References[edit]
- ^ Smith, Elsdon Coles 'American Surnames'. Genealogical Publishing Com, 1986. ISBN 0-8063-1150-9, ISBN 978-0-8063-1150-0
- ^ "Larson Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". January 2000.
- ^ "Larson Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". January 2000.
- ^ "Larson Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". January 2000.
- ^ "Genealogy.com: Ancestors and Family of Earl & Inez Anderson, Kelowna B.C." Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
- ^ "lawrence History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". House of Names. January 2000. Retrieved 29 July 2013.