There are
1285
Jespersens in the USA
Jespersen is the
20617th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Jespersen

JohanLudvig

Johan Ludvig Heiberg was a Danish critic and literary scholar known for his influential work in the field of Danish literature and theater.

HansPeter

Hans Peter Jenssen was a Norwegian politician and a member of the Labor Party. He served as the Minister of Justice from 1935 to 1945.

MortenJespersen

Morten Jespersen is a Danish football manager and former player. He is currently the head coach of the Danish national football team.

BentJespersen

Bent Jespersen was a Danish football player known for his time as a forward for the Danish national team and Aalborg BK.

HansJespersen

Hans Jespersen was a Danish rower who won a silver medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.

AndersJespersen

Anders Jespersen is a Danish ski jumper who has competed in multiple Winter Olympic Games and World Championships.

MartinJespersen

Martin Jespersen is a Danish handball player who has won several domestic and international titles with his club teams.

LeneJespersen

Lene Jespersen is a Danish politician and member of the Social Democrats. She served as a Member of Parliament and a government minister.

TomJespersen

Tom Jespersen is a Danish film director and screenwriter known for his critically acclaimed films, including 'Mifune' and 'Adams Æbler.'

MetteJespersen

Mette Jespersen is a Danish artist and sculptor known for her unique and thought-provoking works exploring themes of identity and femininity.

Jespersen Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Jespersen' is a patronymic surname derived from the given name 'Jesper,' which is a variant of 'Jesperus,' a Latin form of the Greek name 'Iaspiros,' meaning 'healer.' The name originated in Denmark and is found primarily in Scandinavian countries.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Jespersen' is most commonly found in Denmark, especially in the Jutland region. It is also found in neighboring countries such as Norway and Sweden, as well as in other countries with Danish or Scandinavian diaspora.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Jespersen' include 'Jespersson' and 'Jepsen.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Jespersen' have primarily been within Scandinavian countries, with some individuals also migrating to other parts of Europe and North America.