The sons of Andrew: a history of the Anderson name
History & Origins Jewel H. Ward History & Origins Jewel H. Ward

The sons of Andrew: a history of the Anderson name

The name "Anderson" means "Son of Andrew," signifying a connection to Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. In Gaelic, the name is "Gillanders." The Andersons are a diverse group with no specific geographical origin. It's likely that the name developed independently in different parts of the country, with one group of Andersons not necessarily related to another.

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