Michaelson (surname)

For other uses, see Michaelson.

Michaelson
Family name
Pronunciation	MĪ-kul-son
Meaning	"son of 'Who is like God'"
Region of origin	Hebrew
Related names	Michelson, Mickelson, Michaelsen

Michaelson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Michael". A common English language surname, there are other English and Scandinavian spellings. It is rare as a given name. People with the name Michaelson include:

• Ben Michaelson (b. ?), American swimmer
• Ingrid Michaelson (b. 1979), American singer/songwriter
• Isaac Michaelson (1903 - 1982), Scottish-born Israeli ophthalmologist
• M. Alfred Michaelson (1878 - 1949), American politician
• Ron Michaelson (b. ?), American actor
• Scott Michaelson (b. 1968), Australian actor

See also

• Michelson
• Mickelson
• Michaelsen

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