Amundsens

Amundsens is a plural or possessive form used in English to refer to people bearing the Norwegian surname Amundsen, or to the Amundsen family as a group. It is not a distinct Norwegian surname in its own right, but rather a grammatical rendering used when talking about multiple individuals with that surname or the family collectively in English-language texts.

Origins and meaning: The surname Amundsen is a patronymic name meaning “son of Amund.” It derives from the given name Amund, a Scandinavian form of a name coming from Old Norse elements that are commonly interpreted as “protection” or related concepts. The suffix -sen (or -son in some regions) denotes “son of,” a pattern found in Danish and Norwegian naming traditions. Consequently, Amundsen translates to “son of Amund,” and Amundsens indicates a reference to more than one person bearing that surname or the family.

Usage and distribution: Amundsen is a well-established surname in Norway, Denmark, and among diaspora communities worldwide. In English-language contexts, Amundsens may appear when listing multiple members of the Amundsen family or in genealogical and biographical discussions. Within Norwegian writing, the surname is typically not altered to Amundsens, since the language relies on the base form Amundsen.

See also: Amundsen (surname), Amundsen family.