Jensen

/ˈdʒɛnsən/ noun

Definition

a Danish and Norwegian surname meaning 'son of Jens'

Etymology

patronymic surname from Jens (Danish form of John) + -sen 'son of'

Kelly Says

Jensen is one of the most common surnames in Denmark and Norway - it's like the Smith or Johnson of Scandinavia! You'll find Jensens everywhere from Hollywood to tech companies.

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