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Jensen

Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Jens, a reduced form of Johannes

Updated: August 21, 2024
Updated: August 21, 2024

How Popular Is The Name Jensen

Family name origins & meanings

  • Danish, Norwegian, and North German : patronymic from the personal name Jens, a reduced form of Johannes (see John). This is Denmark’s most frequent surname.

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