Hansens

Hansens is a surname of Scandinavian origin. It is derived from the given name Hans, a form of Johannes, and belongs to the family of patronymic names that were historically formed by adding a suffix to a father’s name. In Danish and Norwegian practice, Hansen is the most common form, with Hanssen also widely used; Hansens is a recognized variant that appears in some families and regions.

The form Hansens is typically seen as a surname rather than a literal “son of Hans” construction. It can arise as a spelling variant due to regional differences, historical record keeping, or immigration documentation. In some cases, it may reflect a family adopting a broader, more standardized surname during migration or assimilation processes.

Geographic distribution and usage: The surname Hansens is most often found in Denmark and Norway, reflecting its Scandinavian roots. It also appears in North America and other countries wherever Danish or Norwegian communities settled, sometimes as a direct adaptation of Hansen or Hanssen. Within Iceland, patronymic naming practices are more common, and Hansens would be less typical there.

Related names include Hansen and Hanssen, which share the same root in Hans. Spelling variants and regional practices have contributed to the presence of Hansens in genealogical records and modern phone books or census listings across several countries.