Jespersen

Origin and Meaning: Jespersen is a surname of Scandinavian origin, derived from the given name "Jesper," which itself is a form of the name "Jesperus," a Latinized version of the Hebrew name "Yeshua," meaning "God is salvation."

Distribution: The surname Jespersen is most commonly found in Denmark and Norway, where it is a relatively common surname.

Notable Individuals:

  • Laurits Jespersen (1893-1960): Danish physicist known for his research in the field of atomic physics.
  • Camilla Jespersen (born 1985): Norwegian footballer who has represented the national team.

Variants: Variants of the surname Jespersen include Jespers, Jesper, and Jesperson.

Genealogy: The Jespersen surname is typically passed down paternally, following the traditional naming conventions of Western cultures.

Coat of Arms: The Jespersen surname does not have a widely recognised coat of arms associated with it.

Modern Influence: Today, individuals bearing the surname Jespersen can be found across the world, reflecting the global diaspora of Scandinavian descendants.

References:

  • Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
  • Jespersen, K. G. (2006). Danish Surnames - Problems and Possibilities. Museum Tusculanum Press.

There are approximately 85 people named Jespersen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Jespersen.

Origin: Scandinavian

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Denmark

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Danish

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alistair
  • Carsten
  • Erik
  • Gunnar
  • Ian

Female

  • Anna
  • Diana
  • Pauline
  • Pia
  • Trine

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