There are
777
Jenss in the USA
Jens is the
30165th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Jens

NielsJensen

Niels Jensen was a Danish mathematician known for his work in number theory, in particular the distribution of prime numbers.

PernilleJensen

Pernille Jensen is a Danish actress who has appeared in several Danish films and television series.

SorenJenssen

Soren Jenssen is a Norwegian footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Norwegian national team.

KarenJansen

Karen Jansen is a Dutch fashion designer known for her minimalist and avant-garde designs.

LarsJensen

Lars Jensen is a Swedish singer-songwriter known for his folk and indie rock music.

AnnaJensen

Anna Jensen is a Finnish politician who has served as a member of the Finnish Parliament.

HansJansen

Hans Jansen was a Dutch politician and scholar of Islam known for his critical views on Islam and controversial statements.

MetteJensen

Mette Jensen is a Danish handball player who has won multiple medals at international competitions.

AndersJansen

Anders Jansen is a Norwegian economist and professor known for his research in macroeconomics.

IngridJensen

Ingrid Jensen is a Canadian jazz trumpet player and composer known for her improvisational skills and unique sound.

Jens Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Jens' is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the given name 'Jens' which is a short form of 'Johannes' or 'John' in English. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it originally indicated 'son of Jens' or 'son of John'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Jens' is most commonly found in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, reflecting its Scandinavian roots. However, it can also be found in other parts of the world due to migration and immigration.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Jens' include 'Jensen', 'Johansen', 'Jansen', 'Janssen', 'Jensenius', 'Jensenberg', 'Jensenstein', 'Jensene', and 'Jensenhoff'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Jens' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of Scandinavian migration and globalization. They have established communities in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.