There are
115679
Jensens in the USA
Jensen is the
265th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Jensen

JensJensen

Jens Jensen was a Danish-American landscape architect who played a significant role in the development of modern landscape architecture in the United States.

ChristianJensen

Christian Jensen was a Danish author and journalist known for his work as the editor-in-chief of the Danish newspaper 'Politiken' from 1905 to 1937.

ErikJensen

Erik Jensen is an Australian actor and playwright, known for his roles in films such as 'The Proposition' and 'The Turning.'

JohannesV.

Johannes V. Jensen was a Danish author who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1944 for his epic novel 'The Long Journey.'

LarsJensen

Lars Jensen is a Danish football player who has represented the Danish national team and played for various clubs in Europe, including Arsenal and Hamburg.

NielsPeter

Niels Peter Jensen was a Danish composer known for his works in the classical and contemporary genres, including symphonies and chamber music.

MortenJensen

Morten Jensen is a Danish professional badminton player who has won numerous titles, including gold medals at the Olympic Games and World Championships.

BjarkeIngels

Bjarke Ingels is a Danish architect known for his innovative and sustainable designs, including the '8 House' in Copenhagen and the 'Google North Bayshore' headquarters.

JesperJensen

Jesper Jensen is a Danish entrepreneur and investor, known for co-founding the global cleaning company 'ISS A/S' and founding the investment firm 'Concord Equity.'

RasmusJensen

Rasmus Jensen is a Danish chef who has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades for his innovative and creative approach to Nordic cuisine.

Jensen Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Jensen' is of Danish and Norwegian origin. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Jens, which is a form of John. Therefore, 'Jensen' means 'son of Jens.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Jensen' is most commonly found in Denmark, Norway, and countries with a significant Danish or Norwegian diaspora, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Jensen' include 'Jansson' (Swedish), 'Johansen' (Norwegian), 'Jenssen' (Norwegian), and 'Jensenius' (Norwegian).
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Jensen' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of Scandinavian immigration to North America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.