<P> Andersen ( Danish pronunciation : ( ˈɑnɐsn̩ ) ) is a Danish - Norwegian patronymic surname meaning `` son of Anders '' ( itself derived from the Greek name `` Ανδρέας / Andreas '' , cf . English Andrew ) . It is the fifth most common surname in Denmark , shared by about 3.2 % of the population . </P>
where does the last name andersen originate from
Danish Norwegian