Andersson is a Swedish surname of patronymic origin, derived from the given name Anders, which means 'man' in Old Norse. It was traditionally passed down through families as a way to indicate the child's father, much like other patronymics such as Johansson and Karlsson. The name first emerged during the Middle Ages and continues to be quite common in Sweden today. Internationally, Andersson is also found among Swedish communities abroad and has been adopted by non-Swedes due to its distinctive sound and origin.
"The name Andersson experienced a significant increase in popularity around the years 2018 and 2022, with peaks of 13 and 12 births respectively. However, it maintained a steady presence throughout the given period, averaging about 6 births per year."