What is "abelson"

Abelson, originating from both Swedish and Yiddish, and derived from the name Abel, is the surname of:

• Alan Abelson (1925–2013), American journalist
• Hal Abelson, American computer scientist
• Hope Abelson, American artist and arts philanthropist
• Jeremy Abelson, American Entrepreneur
• John Abelson (born 1939), American biochemist
• Matthew Abelson, American musician
• Neva Abelson (1910–2000), American physician
• Philip Abelson (1913–2004), American nuclear physicist
• Rick Abelson (born 1960), American urban planner
• Robert P. Abelson (1928–2005), American political scientist
• Sophie Abelson, an English stage and television actress
• Peter Abelsson (born 1977), Swedish football (soccer) player