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

Science and mathematics

• Edward Larson (b. 1953), American historian
• Gustav Larson (1887–1968), Swedish engineer, co-founder of Volvo
• Lawrence Larson, American engineer
• Paul Larson, American computer scientist
• Richard Larson (b. 1943), American professor and operations researcher
• Ron Larson (b. 1941), American mathematician, author

Television and film

• 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

• 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, and academic
• Kirby Larson, author of children's books
• Laura Larson, photographer and artist
• Lisa Larson, Swedish ceramicist

Music

• Chad Larson, American bass guitarist and actor (The Aquabats)
• Jonathan Larson, American composer
• Nathan Larson, American composer, musician
• Nicolette Larson, American singer

Sports

• Ben Larson, American college basketball player
• Dan Larson, American baseball player
• David Larson American swimmer
• Gary Larson, Australian rugby player
• Jordan Larson, American volleyball player
• Jud Larson, American Formula One driver
• Kyle Larson, American racing driver
• Kyle Larson (American football), American football player
• Lance Larson, American swimmer
• Lynae Larson, American marathon runner
• Mattie Larson, American gymnast
• Paul Larson (American football), American football player
• Reed Larson, American ice hockey player

Politics and law

• Alan Larson (born 1949), American diplomat
• Cal Larson, Minnesota state senator
• Chuck Larson, Iowa state senator
• Colin Larson, state representative from Colorado
• Edwin J. Larson (1885–1949), Wisconsin state assemblyman
• Grant Larson, Wyoming state senator
• James Larson (1855–1923), Wisconsin state assemblyman
• Jerry L. Larson (1936–2018), Iowa Supreme Court justice
• Jess Larson (1904–1987), first Administrator of U.S. General Services
• John B. Larson, U.S. Representative from Connecticut
• Morgan Foster Larson, 40th Governor of New Jersey
• Nathan Larson (politician), felon and political candidate from Virginia
• Nels Larson, Wisconsin state assemblyman
• Norman J. Larson, Minnesota state senator
• Oscar John Larson, U.S. Representative from Minnesota
• Thomas Larson (disambiguation), multiple people

Military

• August Larson (1904–1981), U.S. Marine Corps major general
• Charles R. Larson (1936–2014), 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
• Jake Larson (1922–2025), TikToker and World War II veteran
• Jess Larson (1904–1987), U.S. Air Force Reserve major general
• Westside T. Larson (1892–1977), U.S. Air Force major general

Fictional characters

• 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

• General Larson (disambiguation)
• Justice Larson (disambiguation)
• Senator Larson (disambiguation)
• Larsen
• Larssen
• Larsson

References

1. Smith, Elsdon Coles 'American Surnames'. Genealogical Publishing Com, 1986. ISBN   0-8063-1150-9, ISBN   978-0-8063-1150-0
2. "Larson Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". January 2000.
3. "Larson Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". January 2000.
4. "Larson Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". January 2000.
5. "Genealogy.com: Ancestors and Family of Earl & Inez Anderson, Kelowna B.C." Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
6. "lawrence History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". House of Names. January 2000. Retrieved 29 July 2013.