Surname Jensson - Meaning and Origin

Jensson: What does the surname Jensson mean?

The last name Jensson is a patronymic surname that originated in northern parts of Europe. Patronymic surnames come from the person's father's name, and the suffix 'son' indicates that the name is derived from a father. In this case, 'Jens' is a Scandinavian variation on the name 'John' and the 'son' indicates a son of John.

These types of surnames were derived from when a father was known by just one name and in order to differentiate between two people in the same family, it was necessary to add the father's name. This was common in Scandinavia prior to the 1800s when surnames became more widely used and began to be passed down from generation to generation in much the same way as they are today.

The surname would have been more prominent in areas of Scandinavia that were known for fishing, as the name 'Jens' was often given to sons in fishing families in this region. In particular, it is thought that the Jensson surname was most frequently found in Swedish speaking areas such as Sweden, Finland, and Estonia. It is believed to have been in use since the 17th century.

Today, the last name Jensson is still commonly found in Scandinavia, but it is in common use in other countries throughout Europe and even in other parts of the world, particularly the United States. It is estimated that there are around 8,000 people in the world who carry the last name Jensson.

Jensson: Where does the name Jensson come from?

The last name Jensson is believed to have originated from the region of Scandinavia, including Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. As one of the most common surnames in Scandinavia, Jensson is still fairly widespread in these countries where it is likely to have originated.

The Swedish patronymic surname Jensson is most commonly found in Sweden, where it is the 91st most popular last name. It holds a similar ranking in Norway and Denmark, where it is the 91st and 95th most popular last name respectively.

It is also common in European countries that have strong ties with Scandinavia, such as Finland, the Netherlands, and Germany. Additionally, people with this last name have immigrated to other parts of the world, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, meaning the surname Jensson can be found in many places throughout the world.

In the United Kingdom, Jensson is estimated to be the 5,279th most common last name, typically found in Bristol, Cornwall, and Greater London. Furthermore, in the United States, Jensson is estimated to be the 4,616th most common surname.

Variations of the surname Jensson

The surname Jensson has multiple variants, spellings, and surnames of the same origin.

The most common variants of the surname Jensson are Jenson, Jensen, Jense, Jens, Janssen, Jansson, Jansen, Jansson, Jansdotter, Janssons, and Jansdotter. It can also be spelled Jensdotter, Jensdotter, Janseen, Jensens, Jenseen, Jenneson, Jenneson, Jensisten, Jensson, Jenssonn, Jensonn, Jenssonne, Jensonne, Jensonne, and Jenstsen.

In Sweden, Jensson is sometimes spelled Janson, Janssén, Jansson, Jenson, or Jensensson. In the United States and other anglophone countries, these spellings, and their variants, are typically rendered as Janson, Janssen, Janssin, Janssien, Janszoon, and Janszun.

The variants of Jensson can also be divided geographically. For example, in Denmark and Norway, the surname is often spelled "Jensen" and the variants "Jens" and "Jansson" are common. In Sweden, "Janson" and "Jansdotter" are more common.

Other surnames derived from Jensson include Jancons, Jandson, Jeansonne, Jenden, Jendesen, Jenzon, Jenssen, Johanneson, Jonson, and Jounson.

The surnames "Jensson" and its variants are quite common throughout the world, with variations found in all the Nordic countries, as well as the United States, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Famous people with the name Jensson

• Kristian Jensson: A Swedish author, playwright and screenwriter. He is best known for his successful novel series, including Thornbush, The Hainbane Sisters, and The Rag-Cradle Spy.
• Marie Jensson: A Swedish stage and film actress who has starred in several movies and television series in her career. Her most recent role is as Detective Johanna Settergren in the series Svenska Hollywoodfruar.
• Elin Jensson: An award-winning Swedish singer and songwriter. Many of her songs, such as "Everywhere I Go" and "Without You", have been featured in television series and movies.
• Jonas Jensson: A Swedish footballer who currently plays for AIK.
• Anna Helena Jensson: An award-winning Swedish novelist, poet, and playwright. Her works explore themes like identity, love, and relationships.
• Lina Jensson: A Swedish illustrator and author of children's books. She has won several awards including Sweden's most prestigious award for children's literature.
• Jens Jensson: A Swedish actor, best known for his performances in films such as The Hunt, Hot Shots! Part Deux, and The Siege.
• Erika Jensson: A Swedish author and journalist who wrote for several Swedish newspapers such as Dagens Nyheter and Expressen. She was also elected to the Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1964.
• Henrik Jensson: An award-winning Swedish film director and screenwriter. His most recent film, The Anatomy of a Killing, won the prestigious Göteborg International Film Festival.
• Maria Jensson: A Swedish singer/songwriter who has gained popularity for her unique style of music. Her most recent album, Thule & Secrets, was released to critical acclaim.

Other surnames

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