Laursen

Laursen is a British surname of Scandinavian origin. It is derived from the Danish and Norwegian name "Lauritsen," which itself is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Laurits."

The name "Laurits" is a variant of the name "Laurence," which has Latin origins and means "man from Laurentum," a city in ancient Italy. The surname Laursen therefore signifies descent from an ancestor named Laurits, with the added "-sen" suffix denoting "son of."

The Laursen surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, reflecting its Scandinavian roots. Individuals with the surname Laursen may have ancestors who emigrated from Denmark or Norway to the UK, or may have immigrated themselves.

Variants of the Laursen surname may include "Lauresen" or "Lauritsen," and different branches of the family may have adopted anglicised versions of the name over time.

Like many surnames, Laursen can hold clues to an individual's heritage and ancestry, providing a link to the rich tapestry of British history and the influences of migration and cultural exchange.

There are approximately 39 people named Laursen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Laursen.

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