Walterson

Walterson is a surname of likely patronymic origin, meaning "son of Walter." Walter is a Germanic personal name composed of the elements "wald" (rule, power) and "heri" (army). Therefore, Walterson literally translates to "son of the ruler of the army" or "son of Walter."

Surnames ending in "-son" are common in countries with Scandinavian and Northern European influences, particularly in England, Scotland, and Scandinavia. The name Walterson would have originated as a way to distinguish individuals by identifying them as the son of a man named Walter.

The prevalence and distribution of the name Walterson would vary depending on historical migration patterns and settlement within specific regions. Genealogical research is necessary to trace the origins of a specific Walterson family line.