Ebsen

Ebsen is a surname of German origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the given name of a father or ancestor. The name Ebsen likely originates from a given name that was a variant of "Eberhard" or a similar Germanic name. "Eberhard" itself is composed of the elements "eber" meaning "boar" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "strong." Therefore, Ebsen can be interpreted as meaning "son of Eberhard" or "descendant of the brave boar."

Over time, surnames became hereditary in Germany, and Ebsen would have been passed down through generations. As individuals bearing the surname emigrated from German-speaking regions, the name spread to other parts of the world, particularly the United States. Notable individuals with the surname Ebsen include Buddy Ebsen, an American actor and dancer best known for his roles as Jed Clampett in the television sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies and as Barnaby Jones in the detective drama of the same name. His career spanned several decades in film and television. The surname Ebsen, while not extremely common, is found in various countries with historical German immigration.