Jenssen is a Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Jens". The prefix "Jens-" is a Danish and Frisian derivative of Johannes. There are alternate spellings, including the Danish Jensen, the English language Jenson, and the Belgian/Dutch language Janson. Jenssen is uncommon as a given name. People with the name Jenssen include:
Jenssen
Origin
Word/name
Denmark
Meaning
"son of Jens"
Region of origin
Norway
Other names
Variant form(s)
Janson, Jensen, Jenson
Amanda Jenssen (born 1988), Swedish singer
Elois Jenssen (1922–2004), American film and television costume designer
Geir Jenssen, Norwegian musician best known under the recording name Biosphere
Hans Jørgen Darre-Jenssen (1864–1950), Norwegian politician
Hans Wiers-Jenssen (1866–1925), Norwegian novelist
Jens Martin Arctander Jenssen (1885–1968), Norwegian politician
Jens Peter Book-Jenssen (1910–1999), Norwegian singer
Johan Henrik Wiers-Jenssen (1897–1951), Norwegian newspaper columnist
Lauritz Jenssen (1837–1899), Norwegian businessperson and politician
Janson. Jenssen is uncommon as a given name. People with the name Jenssen include: Amanda Jenssen (born 1988), Swedish singer Elois Jenssen (1922–2004)...
Hans Jenssen (4 December 1817 – 13 June 1888) was a Norwegian businessperson. He was born in Øyer, but came to Trondheim with his brother Torger (1822–1892)...
Matz Jenssen (30 October 1760 – 12 August 1813) was a Norwegian businessman. Originally a seamaster, Jenssen settled in Throndhjem in 1790. Here, he founded...
Jenny Amanda Katarina Jenssen /jɛnsɛn/ (born 12 September 1988) is a Swedish singer and songwriter who first rose to prominence as the Swedish Idol 2007...
Frank Josef Jenssen (born 11 August 1969) is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party. He was elected to the Parliament of Norway for Sør-Trøndelag...
Jan Thomas Jenssen (born 1 April 1996) is a Norwegian cross-country skier. He made his World Cup debut in December 2017 in Lillehammer, finishing 51st...
Lene Jenssen (born 22 April 1957) is a Norwegian swimmer. She competed at the 1978 World Aquatics Championships in Berlin, where she won a silver medal...
Anton Tobias Friedrich "Fritz" Bühring Jenssen (10 June 1886 – 15 April 1966) was a Norwegian banker and politician for Nasjonal Samling. He was born...
Fillip Jenssen Riise (born 11 May 2007) is a Norwegian footballer who plays as a defender for Norwegian side Stabæk. Having started his career at Rollon...
Anton Marius Jenssen (27 November 1879 – 25 July 1967) was a Norwegian merchant and politician. He was born in Herning, Denmark to mill owner Anders Christen...
Anders Jenssen (born 10 October 1993) is a Norwegian footballer who plays for Tromsø. He played senior football two seasons for Harstad IL, one for Finnsnes...
Wolfgang Jenssen (8 October 1942 – 21 October 2022) was a German politician. A member of the Social Democratic Party, he served in the Landtag of Rhineland-Palatinate...
Olav Jenssen (born 11 May 1962) is a Norwegian discus thrower. He was born in Vinje. He finished eleventh at 1981 European Junior Championships and competed...
Mariane Bournonville née Jensen (1768–1797), was a Danish ballerina. She was active at the Royal Danish Ballet in 1784-1796, and is counted as among the...
Jens Martin Arctander Jenssen (28 July 1885 – 3 October 1968) was a Norwegian politician for the Communist Party. Jenssen was born in Evenes. He was elected...
Lauritz Jenssen (25 March 1837 – 7 June 1899) was a Norwegian businessperson and politician. A part of a notable business family based in and around Trondhjem...
Rolf Harlew Jenssen (1916—2008) was a Norwegian architect. Rolf Harlew Jenssen was from Hammerfest, Norway, where he lived all his life, only interrupted...
Elois Jenssen (November 5, 1922 – February 14, 2004) was an American film and television costume designer. She earned Academy Awards nominations for design...
Leif Gøran Jenssen (born 19 March 1948) is a former Norwegian weightlifter. He became Olympic Champion in 1972 in the light-heavyweight class. He obtained...
Jenssen (4 February 1801 – 7 June 1859) was a Norwegian businessman and politician. He was born in Throndhjem as the son of businessman Matz Jenssen (1760–1813)...
Olav Christopher Jenssen (born 2 April 1954 in Sortland, Norway) is a Norwegian artist. Jenssen is considered one of the most acclaimed contemporary Norwegian...
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