Ebbesen

Ebbesen is a Danish surname of patronymic origin. It is formed from the given name Ebbe combined with the suffix -sen, which denotes "son of" in Danish naming practice. Therefore, Ebbesen literally means "son of Ebbe." The name is most commonly found in Denmark and in communities with Danish heritage, with smaller populations in Norway and among Danish emigrant communities abroad, including North America.

In terms of distribution, Ebbesen is associated with regions where patronymic naming historically gave way to fixed family surnames in the 18th to 20th centuries. The surname can appear in rural and urban settings and is seen among people across various professions.

Variants and spelling differences occur due to regional orthography and migration. Danish and Norwegian forms often use the -sen ending (as in Ebbesen), while Swedish counterparts frequently employ -sson. Other historic spellings may include Ebsen or Ebbesen, reflecting local pronunciation and transcription practices.

Notable individuals bearing the surname have appeared in fields such as the arts, science, and sports, reflecting a broadening of Danish surnames beyond traditional geographic clusters. As with many Nordic names, the spelling and pronunciation of Ebbesen can vary by country and family lineage.

See also: Ebbe (given name), -sen suffix, Danish surnames.