Albertson (name) explained

Albertson
Meaning:	son of Albert
Variant:	Albert, Alberts, Albertsen

Albertson is an English language patronymic surname meaning "son of Albert" (Germanic origin, "noble-bright"). There are other spellings, including the Scandinavian Albertsen. While Albertson is a common surname, it is uncommon as a given name.

Notable people with the surname

• Charles W. Albertson (born 1932), American politician and musician
• Chris Albertson (1931–2019), American jazz journalist, writer and record producer
• Coit Albertson (1880–1953), US actor
• Frank Albertson (1909–1964), American character actor
• Jack Albertson (1907–1981), American actor and brother of Mabel
• Joe Albertson (1906–1993), American grocer (Albertsons chain) and philanthropist
• Kathryn Albertson (1908–2002), American philanthropist
• Lillian Albertson (1881–1962), US actress and theatre producer
• Mabel Albertson (1901–1982), US actress and sister of Jack
• Nathaniel Albertson (1800–1863), American politician
• R. B. Albertson, American politician
• William Albertson (1910–1972), American CPUSA leader

Notable people with the given name

• Albertson Van Zo Post (1866–1938), American Olympic fencer and writer

Fictional characters

• Jeff Albertson, better known as Comic Book Guy, a character from The Simpsons
• Tammy Jean Albertson, Glee character

See also

• Alberts (name)