UK surname
A patronymic surname indicating son of Andrew or Anders.
In the 1881 census there were 13 people recorded with the Andreson surname, ranking it #31,761 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 30, ranked #35,997, down from #31,761 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Newtyle, Lanreath and St Leonard Shoreditch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Andreson is 197 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 130.8%.
1881 census count
13
Ranked #31,761
Modern count
30
2016, ranked #35,997
Peak year
1861
197 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Andreson surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Andreson surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 85 | #18,940 |
| 1861 | historical | 197 | #12,166 |
| 1881 | historical | 13 | #31,761 |
| 1891 | historical | 124 | #20,818 |
| 1901 | historical | 60 | #27,502 |
| 1911 | historical | 57 | #27,099 |
| 1997 | modern | 61 | #31,526 |
| 1998 | modern | 54 | #32,518 |
| 1999 | modern | 41 | #33,866 |
| 2000 | modern | 25 | #35,382 |
| 2001 | modern | 26 | #35,152 |
| 2002 | modern | 29 | #35,030 |
| 2003 | modern | 34 | #34,681 |
| 2004 | modern | 36 | #34,717 |
| 2005 | modern | 38 | #34,741 |
| 2006 | modern | 34 | #35,255 |
| 2007 | modern | 29 | #35,725 |
| 2008 | modern | 26 | #36,012 |
| 2009 | modern | 32 | #35,730 |
| 2010 | modern | 31 | #35,906 |
| 2011 | modern | 39 | #35,444 |
| 2012 | modern | 33 | #35,767 |
| 2013 | modern | 35 | #35,697 |
| 2014 | modern | 34 | #35,784 |
| 2015 | modern | 30 | #35,979 |
| 2016 | modern | 30 | #35,997 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Newtyle, Lanreath, St Leonard Shoreditch, Paddington and Horningtoft. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newtyle | Forfar |
| 2 | Lanreath | Cornwall |
| 3 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | Paddington | London (West Districts) |
| 5 | Horningtoft | Norfolk |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Andreson surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Andreson, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Andreson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Andreson household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Andreson is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Andreson is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Andreson, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Andreson is of English origin, derived from the medieval given name Andrew, itself derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the 13th century in various parts of England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Andreson can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, compiled in 1273, which lists a certain Robert Andreson. The surname also appears in other medieval records, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a John Andreson is mentioned in 1348.
The surname Andreson is believed to have originated as a patronymic, indicating "son of Andrew." It was a common practice in medieval times to identify individuals by their father's given name, with the addition of the suffix "-son" or "-s." This naming convention was particularly prevalent in areas with strong Scandinavian influence, such as the northern parts of England.
In the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are no direct references to the surname Andreson. However, the given name Andrew is mentioned, suggesting that the surname likely emerged later from this personal name.
One notable early bearer of the surname was William Andreson, an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Cambridgeshire in 1399. Another significant figure was John Andreson, a 15th-century English cleric who served as the Bishop of Norwich from 1497 to 1499.
In the realm of literature, Thomas Andreson (c. 1500-1568) was an English poet and playwright known for his contributions to the early English Renaissance. His most famous work is the play "Ane Satyre of the Thrie Estaits," which criticized the corruption within the Scottish church and society.
Another notable individual was James Andreson (1662-1728), a Scottish writer and historian who authored several works on the history of Scotland, including "Selectus Diplomatum et Numismatum Scotiae Thesaurus" (A Select Treasury of Scottish Diplomas and Coins).
In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Virginia Militia records of the Revolutionary War, where a certain John Andreson served as a private in the 8th Virginia Regiment.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Andreson surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 7 Andresons recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.52x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Paddington London in Middlesex leads with 5 Andresons recorded in 1881 and an index of 107.30x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Paddington London | 5 | 107.30x |
| West Ham | 4 | 72.33x |
| Westminster St John | 2 | 129.87x |
| Scarborough | 1 | 87.72x |
| St Just In Roseland | 1 | 1666.67x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Andreson surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Andreson surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Andreson households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| A B (M S) | 1 |
| Clerks Daur | 1 |
| Fireman(NK) | 1 |
| Ladys Maid(Domestic) | 1 |
| N K | 1 |
| Plumber | 1 |
| Retired Police Officier | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 13 people were recorded with the Andreson surname. That placed it at #31,761 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 30 in 2016. That gives Andreson a modern rank of #35,997.
A patronymic surname indicating son of Andrew or Anders.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Andreson bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.