There are
1045
Aasens in the USA
Aasen is the
24090th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Aasen

IvarAasen

Ivar Aasen was a Norwegian philologist and writer who is known for creating Nynorsk, one of the two official written standards of the Norwegian language.

OivindAasen

Oivind Aasen is a Norwegian ski jumper who won a silver medal in the team large hill event at the 2011 World Championships.

KristinAasen

Kristin Aasen is a Norwegian politician who served as the Minister of Culture and Gender Equality from 2012 to 2013.

Ole-JorgenAasen

Ole-Jorgen Aasen is a Norwegian football player who has played for several clubs in Norway, including Rosenborg and Stabæk.

CatoAasen

Cato Aasen is a Norwegian musician known for his work as the guitarist of the rock band Madrugada.

TheaAasen

Thea Aasen is a Norwegian cross-country skier who has competed in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.

BeritAasen

Berit Aasen is a Norwegian speed skater who competed in the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer.

EspenAasen

Espen Aasen is a Norwegian film director and screenwriter who is known for his work on the films 'Twenty Thousand Dollars' and 'Three Raindrops'.

KarinAasen

Karin Aasen is a former Norwegian handball player who won a bronze medal at the 2002 European Championships.

TinaAasen

Tina Aasen is a Norwegian freestyle skier who has competed in the FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup.

Aasen Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Aasen' is of Norwegian origin. 'Aasen' is derived from the Old Norse word 'áss', meaning 'hill' or 'ridge'. The name likely originally referred to someone who lived near a hill or ridge.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Aasen' is most commonly found in Norway, particularly in the western parts of the country. It may also be found in other Scandinavian countries and among Norwegian diaspora communities.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Aasen' include 'Aas', 'Asen', and 'Åsen'. These variations may be used interchangeably or may represent regional or dialectal differences.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its Norwegian origin, the name 'Aasen' is primarily associated with migration and immigration within Scandinavian countries. However, individuals with the surname may have also migrated to other countries as part of Norwegian diaspora communities.