Jenssen
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Jenssen is a Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Jens". The prefix "Jens-" is a Danish and Frisian derivative of Johannes. There are alternate spellings, including the Danish Jensen, the English language Jenson, and the Belgian/Dutch language Janson. Jenssen is uncommon as a given name. People with the name Jenssen include:
Jenssen |
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Meaning | "son of Jens" |
Region of origin | Norway |
Related names | Janson, Jensen, Jenson |
Popularity | Behind the Name |
Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with Jenssen |
- Amanda Jenssen, (born 1988), Swedish singer
- Elois Jenssen (1922 - 2004), American film and television costume designer
- Hans Jørgen Darre-Jenssen (1864-1950), Norwegian politician
- Jens Martin Arctander Jenssen (1885 - 1968), Norwegian politician
- Worm Hirsch Darre-Jenssen (1870-1945), Norwegian politician