where does the last name andersen originate from
Andersen
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Danish - Norwegian patronymic surname meaning `` son of Anders ''
Andersen ( Danish pronunciation : ( ˈɑnɐsn̩ ) ) is a Danish - Norwegian patronymic surname meaning `` son of Anders '' ( itself derived from the Greek name `` Ανδρέας / Andreas '' , cf . English Andrew ) . It is the fifth most common surname in Denmark , shared by about 3.2 % of the population .