Hanson - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Hanson \

is of Scandinavian, German and Danish origin, and its meaning is "son of Hans". Singing brothers Taylor, Isaac, and Zac Hanson.

Hanson has 3 variant forms: Hansen, Hanssen and Hansson.

For more information, see also the related name Anson.

Hanson is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#244 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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