Larson is a ScandinavianSmith, Elsdon Coles 'American Surnames'. Genealogical Publishing Com, 1986. , 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 Nancy Larson, Minnesotan politician 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
See also General Larson (disambiguation) Justice Larson (disambiguation) Senator Larson (disambiguation) Larsen Larssen Larsson
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