Christopherson is a patronymic English surname meaning "son of Christopher." The given name Christopher derives from the Late Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christophoros), meaning "bearing Christ," from Χριστός (Christos) combined with φέρω (phero), "to bear, to carry." Early Christians used the name metaphorically to express carrying Christ in their hearts. In the Middle Ages, this etymology inspired legends of Saint Christopher, who carried the young Jesus across a river; he became the patron saint of travelers.The surname Christopherson and its variants are especially common in Scandinavia and the British Isles. The Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname Christoffersen (pronounced [kʰʁiˈstʌfɐsn̩] in Danish and [krɪˈstɔ̀fːəʂɳ̍] in Norwegian) means "son of Christoffer," the North Germanic form of Christopher. Less common spelling variants include Kristoffersen and Christophersen (with identical pronunciation). In Denmark, Christoffersen, Kristoffersen, and Christophersen rank as the 53rd, 83rd, and 205th most common surnames, respectively. In Norway, Kristoffersen is more prevalent, but Christoffersen is also found. Elsewhere, immigrants to English-speaking countries sometimes adapted the spelling to Christofferson, Kristofferson, or Christopherson.Notable BearersThe surname Christopherson and its variants have been borne by various notable individuals. Åsmund Kristoffersen (born 1944) is a Norwegian politician. Birte Christoffersen (1924–2026) was a Danish-Swedish diver. Chris Christoffersen (born 1972) is a Danish basketball player. Chrisopherson as a surname is shared by several figures, including John Christopherson (died 1580), a Renaissance Catholic scholar and Bishop of Chichester. In music, Chris Christophersen is a German guitarist and producer.Related NamesOther patronymic surnames based on Christopher in various languages include Hristov (Macedonian, Bulgarian), Kristoffersen (Norwegian), Christoffersen (Danish), and Ristić (from Risto, a South Slavic form of Christopher). The root given name Christopher has been in use in England since the 15th century and surged in popularity in the 20th century, influencing the spread of the surname.Meaning: Son of Christopher (and ultimately "bearing Christ")Origin: English patronymic surnameUsage Regions: English-speaking countries; variant forms are common in Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway) and the BalkansVariants: Christophers, Christoffersen, Kristoffersen, Christophersen, Christofferson, Kristofferson