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Larson (surname)

Larson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Lars". "Lars" is derived from the Roman name "Laurentius", which means "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel." 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
  • Wendy Larson, American politician

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

References

References

  1. Smith, Elsdon Coles 'American Surnames'. Genealogical Publishing Com, 1986. {{ISBN. 0-8063-1150-9, {{ISBN. 978-0-8063-1150-0
  2. (January 2000). "Larson Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms".
  3. (January 2000). "Larson Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms".
  4. (January 2000). "Larson Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms".
  5. "Genealogy.com: Ancestors and Family of Earl & Inez Anderson, Kelowna B.C.".
  6. (January 2000). "lawrence History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". House of Names.
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