JANSEN

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Jansen

The surname Jansen is of Dutch origin, thought to derive from the given name Jan, a short form of the name Johannes, which is the Dutch form of John. As such, Jansen is considered a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Jan".

The Jansen surname is quite common in the Netherlands and Belgium, and has also spread to other countries over time. It is particularly prevalent in South Africa, where Dutch settlers established a presence in the 17th century.

Variations of the Jansen surname include Jensen, Janssen, and Janzen. The name has also been Anglicised in some instances to Johnson, particularly when Dutch immigrants settled in English-speaking countries.

Notable individuals bearing the Jansen surname include the Dutch football player and manager Aron Winter, and the acclaimed theologian and philosopher Cornelius Jansen.

Overall, the Jansen surname carries a rich history and is tied to Dutch ancestry and heritage, with a presence that extends beyond the Netherlands into various parts of the world.

There are approximately 1,534 people named Jansen in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,254th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Jansen.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Germany

Language of origin: German

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Christopher
David
Erik
Horst
Johannes
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Richard
Robert
Stephen
Van

Female

Ann
Barbara
Christina
Debra
Elizabeth
Hanna
Jan
Karen
Lisa
Loraine
Lynn
Rebecca
Sophie
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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