Christensen
Christensen is a surname of Danish and Norwegian origin. It is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Christen" or "son of Christian," derived from the given name Christen (a form of Christian). The pattern reflects historical naming practices in which a father's given name became the family surname.
Today Christensen ranks among the most common surnames in Denmark and Norway. The shift from a by-name
Variants and related spellings include Christiansen, Kristensen, and other closely related forms; Christensen is the Danish/Norwegian
Outside Scandinavia, the surname spread through immigration, particularly to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom,
Because Christensen is widespread, it is associated with numerous individuals and, in some contexts, with place-names