Bahnsen

Bahnsen is a surname of German origin. It is believed to be a patronymic or toponymic surname, deriving from a given name or a place name.

Notable individuals with the surname Bahnsen include Ferdinand Bahnsen, a German painter active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his landscape paintings and portraits. Another notable person is Hans-Werner Bahnsen, a German politician who served in various local government positions.

The Bahnsen surname is not particularly widespread globally but is found primarily in German-speaking countries and among individuals of German descent in other parts of the world. Variations in spelling may exist due to historical transcription and regional dialect differences. Genealogists often trace the origins of the Bahnsen name to specific regions within Germany, though pinpointing a single origin can be challenging with older surnames. Further research into historical records and genealogical databases is typically required to establish specific family lineages.