Jensens

Jensens is a surname of Danish and Norwegian origin. It is a patronymic name formed from the given name Jens, a form of Johannes, with the suffix -sen meaning “son of.” As such, Jensens historically signified “the son of Jens” and functioned as a family name passed down through generations. In standard Danish, the more common modern spelling is Jensen; Jensens is a recognized variant that occurs in historical records and among families preserving older orthography, or in emigrant communities where the name was anglicized or reinforced with an -s ending to indicate a plural family name.

Geographically, the name is most common in Denmark and among Scandinavian diaspora communities. Over time, bearers of the surname have spread to other parts of Europe and to the Americas through migration, where Jensens may appear alongside or instead of Jensen and Jenson spellings.

In addition to being a surname, Jensens can appear as a corporate or farm name in Danish-speaking regions and in immigrant enclaves abroad. The form is one of several patronymic surnames derived from the name Jens, and is related to Jensen, Jenson, and other cognates found in Scandinavian naming traditions.