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)