Albertson (name)
Encyclopedia
Albertson is an English language
patronymic
surname
meaning "son of Albert
" (Germanic origin, "noble-bright"). There are other spellings, including the Scandinavia
n Albertsen. While Albertson is a common surname, it is uncommon as a given name
. People with the name Albertson or its variant spellings include:
Fictional People
Variant spelling
Given name
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
patronymic
Patronymic
A patronym, or patronymic, is a component of a personal name based on the name of one's father, grandfather or an even earlier male ancestor. A component of a name based on the name of one's mother or a female ancestor is a matronymic. Each is a means of conveying lineage.In many areas patronyms...
surname
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
meaning "son of Albert
Albert (surname)
Albert is a surname, and may refer to:* Abraham Adrian Albert , American mathematician* Barbara Albert, Austrian film-producer and director* Carl Albert, American politician* Darren Albert, Australian rugby league player...
" (Germanic origin, "noble-bright"). There are other spellings, including the Scandinavia
Scandinavia
Scandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language. Modern Norway and Sweden proper are situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula,...
n Albertsen. While Albertson is a common surname, it is uncommon as a given name
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
. People with the name Albertson or its variant spellings include:
- Charles W. AlbertsonCharles W. AlbertsonCharles W. "Charlie" Albertson is a Democratic member of the North Carolina Senate, representing the 10th district since 2005. His district includes constituents in Duplin, Harnett and Sampson counties. Albertson is currently Democratic Caucus Secretary...
(b. 1932), American politician - Chris AlbertsonChris AlbertsonChristiern Gunnar Albertson is a New York City-based jazz journalist, writer and record producer.He was born in Reykjavík and educated in Iceland, Denmark and England before studying commercial art in Copenhagen...
(b. 1931), American jazz journalist, writer and record producer - Coit AlbertsonCoit AlbertsonCoit Albertson was an American silent film actor.-Biography:Edward Coit Albertson was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, the son of George and Elizabeth Albertson, and began his acting career on Broadway, where, among other productions, he played in Stubborn Cinderella...
(1880-1953), US actor - Frank AlbertsonFrank AlbertsonFrank Albertson was an American character actor who made his debut in a minor part in Hollywood at age 13....
(b. 1964), American character actor. - Jack AlbertsonJack AlbertsonJack Albertson was an American character actor dating to vaudeville. A comedian, dancer, singer, and musician, Albertson is perhaps best known for his roles as Manny Rosen in The Poseidon Adventure , Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Amos Slade in the 1981 animated film The Fox...
(1907–1981), American actor - Joe AlbertsonJoe AlbertsonJoseph Albert "Joe" Albertson was the founder of the Albertsons chain of grocery stores and a notable philanthropist....
(1906–1993), American grocer and philanthropist - Kathryn AlbertsonKathryn AlbertsonKathryn Albertson was the wife of the founder of the Albertsons chain of grocery stores and a notable philanthropist....
(1908 - 2002), American philanthropist - Lillian AlbertsonLillian AlbertsonLillian Albertson was an American stage and screen actress, and a noted theatrical producer. She and her husband, Louis O. Macloon, were credited with discovering future film star Clark Gable....
(1881-1962), US actress and theatre producer - Mabel AlbertsonMabel AlbertsonMabel Albertson was an American actress.Albertson was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, the daughter of Russian-born Jewish immigrants Flora Craft and Leopold Albertson. Her brother was actor Jack Albertson...
(1901-1982), US actress - Nathaniel AlbertsonNathaniel AlbertsonNathaniel Albertson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Fairfax, Virginia, Albertson moved to Salem, Washington County, Indiana, and engaged in agricultural pursuits....
(1800 - 1863), American politician
Fictional People
- Jeff Albertson, better known as Comic Book GuyComic Book GuyComic Book Guy is a recurring fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons. He is voiced by Hank Azaria, and first appeared in the second-season episode "Three Men and a Comic Book", which originally aired on May 9, 1991. He is the proprietor of a comic book store, The...
, a character from The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsThe Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie...
Variant spelling
- Roger AlbertsenRoger AlbertsenRoger Albertsen was a Norwegian football midfielder.-Club career:At the age of 17 he travelled abroad, playing professionally for Dutch team FC Den Haag...
(1957 - 2003), Norwegian football midfielder. - Georg AlbertsenGeorg AlbertsenGeorg Albert Christian Albertsen was a Danish gymnast who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Danish team, which was able to win the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event in 1920....
(1889 - 1961) Danish gymnast
Given name
- Albertson Van Zo PostAlbertson Van Zo PostAlbertson Van Zo Post was an American fencer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and died in New York City....