Arthurson

Arthurson is an English patronymic surname meaning "son of Arthur".

The name Arthur itself has uncertain origins. It could derive from the Celtic elements meaning "bear man" or "bear king" from the primitive Welsh arth "bear" and gur "man" or ri "king". Alternatively, it may be related to the Roman family name Artorius. The name rose to prominence in the Middle Ages due to the legendary King Arthur, who may have been a 6th-century British warrior resisting Saxon invasion. The Arthurian legends were greatly expanded by Geoffrey of Monmouth in the 12th century and later by French and English authors, fueling the name's popularity across Europe. In England, Arthur came into common use in medieval times and saw a revival in the 19th century, with notable bearers such as philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer and authors Arthur Conan Doyle and Arthur C. Clarke.

The surname Arthurson, along with related forms like the Scottish McArthur and Swedish Arthursson, arose as a patronymic indicating filiation from a father named Arthur. Notable bearers include Charles Arthurson, a Canadian Anglican bishop, and Ken Arthurson (born 1929), an Australian rugby league player. The name also appears in antarctic geographical features such as Arthurson Bluff and Arthurson Ridge.

• Meaning: "son of Arthur"
• Origin: English patronymic
• Related names: Arthur, McArthur, Arthursson