List of Danish Americans
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This is a list of notable Danish Americans, or people born in the United States to Danish ancestry.
The most popular Danish family names all end with "sen", meaning "son". That means, that for example "Jensen" is "son of Jens", "Poulsen" is "son of Poul". Denmark's most surnames are by order of popularity: Jensen, Nielsen, Hansen, Pedersen, Andersen, Christensen, Larsen, Sørensen, Rasmussen, Jørgensen, Petersen, Madsen, Kristensen, Olsen, Thomsen, Christiansen, Poulsen, Johansen, Knudsen and Mortensen.[1] Descendents of Danish (or Norwegian) emigrants to the United States are likely to have similar names. These names originally served as patronyms but this function was abandoned in the early 19th century, and have since then been used as family names.
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[edit] List
[edit] Artists
- Gutzon Borglum, sculptor of Mount Rushmore[1]
- Solon Borglum, sculptor of the American West[2]
[edit] Actors
- Jessica Alba, actress[3]
- Bridgette Andersen, actress[4]
- Julia Bond, adult entertainer
- Erika Christensen, actress[5]
- Hayden Christensen, actor [6]
- Ellen Corby, actress[7]
- Eliza Dushku, actress[8]
- Buddy Ebsen, actor [9]
- Scarlett Johansson, actress[10]
- Michael Madsen, actor[11]
- Virginia Madsen, actress[12]
- John Melendez, entertainer[13]
- Viggo Mortensen, actor[14]
- Brigitte Nielsen, actress
- Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, actresses[15]
- William Petersen, actor[16]
- Gale Sondergaard, actress[17]
- Jessica Stroup (1986 - ) American actress.
[edit] Athletics
- Jay DeMerit, professional soccer player
- Vern Mikkelsen, basketball player[18]
- Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery, fencing and boxing master[19]
[edit] Music
- Victor Borge, Musician and comedian
- Julian Casablancas, The Strokes vocal
- Mose Christensen, symphony conductor[20]
- King Diamond, King Diamond lead vocals
- Lars Frederiksen, rancid vocal/guitar[21]
- Isaac Hanson, Musician
- Taylor Hanson, Musician
- Zac Hanson, Musician
- Morten Lauridsen, composer
- Mike Tramp, Musician
- Lars Ulrich, metallica drums
[edit] Journalism
- Jack Anderson, journalist[22]
- Jacob Holdt, Photographer
- Jacob Riis, Journalist
[edit] Politics and law
- Lloyd Bentsen, former senator, Treasury Secretary, and vice presidential nominee[23]
- Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader[24]
- Janet Reno, Attorney General[25]
- Ted Sorensen, speechwriter and president advisor[26]
- Lis Wiehl, Fox News Channel legal analyst and author[citation needed]
[edit] Science
- Jens Clausen, evolutionary biologist
- Erik Erikson psychologist
- Theo Holm, botanist
- Ben Roy Mottelson, physicist[27]
[edit] Writers
- Poul Anderson, Science Fiction writer
[edit] Other
- Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, philanthropist
Note: Americans with the family name "Rasmussen" or "Rasmusen" are likely to be of Danish or Norwegian origin (or related by marriage to a person of such an origin), even when that is not specifically noted on their page (see Rasmussen).
[edit] References
- ^ "The link from Mount Rushmore to Denmark." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Solon Hannibal Borglum: Sioux Indian Buffalo Dance." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ Powell, Godfrey. "Into the Blue: An Interview with Jessica Alba." BlackFilm.com. March 2005. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "IMDb: Bridgette Andersen." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Erika Christensen interview." Public Servant Lifestyle, June 10, 2006. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Your #1 Source for Hayden Christensen" Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Racine, Wisconsin Claims to Fame." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "The Complete Buffy Guide: Faith's Bio/Erika's Bio." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ Boehme, R. "Buddy Ebsen Biography." Buddy Ebsen Tribute Page, August 2006. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ Hiller, Jordan. "Interview with Scarlett Johansson." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ IMDb.com: Michael Madsen. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ Murray, Rebecca. "Virginia Madsen Interview." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "John Melendez." ThoughtWorthy. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ Høi, Poul. "Viggo From Hollywood." August 27, 2001. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Ashley Olsen Trivia." TVGuide.com. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "BuddyTV Profile: William Petersen." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "The Climax." Ladies of Horror. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Biography recalls Mikkelsen's days with the Minneapolis Lakers." Minnesota Public Radio, October 12, 2006. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Monstery, Thomas Hoyer." Beadle and Adams Dime Novel Digitization Project. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ Giffin, Glenn. "The Christensen Brothers: An American Dance Epic." Dance Magazine, March 2000. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Lars Frederiksen - Biography." Rancid Online. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Jack Anderson - early life and career." Encyclopedia II. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Multicultural America: Danish Americans." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ Hartley, Allegra. "Ten Facts About Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland." U.S. News & World Report, November 13, 2006. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Remarks of the Honorable Janet Reno Attorney General of the United States at Ceremonies Marking the Swearing in of Members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council." December 8, 1998. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Kennedy and the Promise of the Sixties." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Ben Roy Mottelson." Accessed July 18, 2007
