Hansen
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Hansen, is a Danish patronymic surname, literally meaning son of Hans. It is the third most common surname in Denmark, shared by about 4,3% of the population[1]. It is also used in Norway, where "Hansen" is the most common surname, and the form Hanssen is more common than in Denmark.[2] In Sweden the parallel form is Hansson. Hansen is also in use in the Faeroe Islands and Greenland. The frequent occurrences of Hansen as a surname outside Denmark[3] is due to immigration.
People with the surname Hansen:
In places:
- Hansen, Idaho, a town in the United States
- Hansen, Wisconsin, town in the United States
- Hansen Township, Ontario, Canada
Other:
- Hansen Natural, maker of Hansen's sodas and other drinks
- Hansen (crater), a lunar crater
- Hansen Writing Ball, an early kind of typewriter from Denmark
- Hansen's disease, another name for leprosy
- Helly-Hansen, Norwegian manufacturer of sports, work, and outdoor gear
- Hansen (car), Dutch car.
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