The surname Olson is a patronymic name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the personal names Olaf or Ole. It signifies "son of Olaf" or "son of Ole," reflecting a common naming tradition in Scandinavian cultures where a child's surname is based on the father's first name. This naming convention is prevalent in countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, where such surnames are widespread.
The last name Olson appears about 164035 times in U.S. Census records, earning it rank #157 nationally. This equals around 56 individuals per 100,000 in the U.S.
Our database contains over 80868 people with the last name Olson. This surname is most commonly found in Wisconsin, Minnesota, California. We have over 70 unique first names combined with the last name Olson in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are David, Robert, John.
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