Larson (surname)

Larson is a Scandinavian^{[1][2][3][4][5]} patronymic surname meaning "son of Lars". There are various spellings. As a surname (last name), Larson may refer to:

Contents 1 People 1.1 Science and mathematics 1.2 Television and film 1.3 Art and literature 1.4 Music 1.5 Sports 1.6 Politics 1.7 Military and naval 1.8 Other fields 2 Fictional characters 3 See also 4 References

People

Science and mathematics

• Dewey B. Larson, American engineer
• Edward Larson, American historian
• Gustav Larson, Swedish engineer, co-founder of Volvo
• Lief Larson, entrepreneur, futurist and technologist
• Paul Larson, computer scientist
• Ron Larson, American mathematician, author

Television and film

• Bob Larson, television evangelist
• Brie Larson, American actress and pop singer
• 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
• Kent Larson, American adult film star
• 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

• Erik Larson, American author
• Gary Larson, American cartoonist, author of The Far Side
• Hope Larson, freelance illustrator, cartoonist
• K. R. "Skoot" Larson, American jazz mystery author
• Kate Larson, historian, Harriet Tubman scholar
• Kent Larson (architect), American architect, author
• Kirby Larson, author of children's books

Music

• Chad Larson, American bassist (The Aquabats)
• Jonathan Larson, American composer
• Nathan Larson, American composer, musician
• Nicolette Larson, American singer
• Garrett Larson, American musician (Trumpet)

Sports

• Dan Larson, former Major League Baseball pitcher
• David Larson former swimmer for the United States
• Gary Larson, Australian rugby league player
• Jud Larson, American Formula One driver
• Kyle Larson, former punter for the Cincinnati Bengals
• Lance Larson, American swimmer, Olympic champion
• Reed Larson, ice hockey defenseman, former captain of the Detroit Red Wings
• Mattie Larson, American gymnast, World silver medalist

Politics

• Cal Larson, former U.S. Senator from Minnesota
• Chuck Larson, former Iowa State Senator
• John B. Larson, current U.S. Representative from Connecticut
• Morgan Foster Larson, 40th governor of New Jersey
• Oscar John Larson, former U.S. Representative from Minnesota

Military and naval

• Charles R. Larson, a United States Navy admiral
• Duanes S. (Pappy) Larson, an American World War II pilot
• Everett F. Larson (1920–1942), a United States Marine and Silver Star recipient

Other fields

• Robert Larson, neo-druidic activist
• Sarah Larson, American cocktail waitress, media figure

Fictional characters

• Dr. Larson, a character in the animated television series Darkwing Duck
• Vicki Larson, a television character on the situation comedy Full House

See also

• Larsen
• Larsson

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References

1. ^ Smith, Elsdon Coles 'American Surnames' Author Elsdon Coles Smith. Genealogical Publishing Com, 1986. ISBN 0806311509, 9780806311500. Length 370 pages
2. ^ http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/Origin.GR/qx/Larson-family-crest.htm
3. ^ http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/Origin.SN/qx/Larson-family-crest.htm
4. ^ http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/Larson-family-crest.htm
5. ^ http://www.genealogy.com/genealogy/users/a/n/d/James-Clinton-Anderson/index.html?cj=1&o_xid=0002530104&o_lid=0002530104