Rasmussen

The surname "Rasmussen" is of Danish and Norwegian origin, derived from the given name "Rasmus", which is a form of Erasmus, a Greek personal name derived from the word "erasmos" meaning 'beloved'. The suffix "-sen" signifies "son of", making "Rasmussen" mean "son of Rasmus".

The Rasmussen surname is prevalent in Denmark, Norway, and, to a lesser extent, Sweden. It was likely first adopted as a hereditary surname during the late medieval period when the use of fixed surnames became more common.

The name has since spread to other regions, including the United Kingdom, particularly through immigration and intermarriage. Individuals bearing the surname Rasmussen have made contributions in various fields, ranging from academia to business.

Notable bearers of the surname include Danish politician Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who served as Prime Minister of Denmark and Secretary-General of NATO. This surname continues to be passed down through generations, symbolising connections to Scandinavian heritage and history.

There are approximately 1,018 people named Rasmussen in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,277th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Rasmussen.

Origin: Scandinavian

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Norway

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Norwegian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Christian
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Erik
  • Henrik
  • James
  • John
  • Kristian
  • Mark
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Philip

Female

  • Anne
  • Carol
  • Clare
  • Denise
  • Elizabeth
  • Jane
  • Karen
  • Kathleen
  • Lise
  • Louise
  • Maria
  • Sally
  • Susan
  • Susanne

Similar and related surnames

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