Jenson (name)

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Jenson is an English language patronymic surname meaning "son of Jens". The prefix "Jens-" is a Danish and Frisian derivative of Johannes. Jenson is rarely used as a given name. There are alternate spellings, including the Danish variant, Jensen, and the Norwegian variant, Jenssen. People with the name Jenson include:

Surname

Jenson
Family name
Meaning "son of Jens"
Related names Jensen, Jenssen
  • Dan Jenson (b. 1975), Australian professional squash player
  • Nicolas Jenson (1420–1480), French engraver, pioneer printer and typographer
  • Robert Jenson, American Lutheran and ecumenical theologian
  • Roy Jenson (1927–2007), Canadian actor and footballer; father of Sasha Jenson
  • Sasha Jenson, American film and television actor; son of Roy Jenson
  • Vicky Jenson, American animator

Given name

Jenson
Gender Male
Origin
Word/Name Danish
  • Jenson Button (b. 1980), English Formula One racing driver and 2009 Formula One World Champion

See also


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