Sorensen

Sorensen is a surname of Danish origin derived from the given name Søren, the Danish form of Severinus, with the patronymic suffix -sen meaning “son of.” The anglicized form Sorensen omits the Danish letter ø and is common in English-speaking countries.

Variants of the name include Sørensen, Sørenson, Sorensen, and Sorenson, reflecting Danish and Norwegian spelling as well as Anglicization. The form Sørensen is still preferred in Denmark and Norway, while Sorensen and Sorenson are widely found in the United States and Canada.

Geographically, Sorensen is most prevalent in Denmark, with notable presence in Norway and in communities abroad due to Danish and Scandinavian immigration. Like other patronymic surnames, it has become a fixed family name over time rather than a current indication of a father’s given name.

Notable bearers include individuals in politics, science, the arts, and sports, although the surname does not denote a single lineage. In public life, Sorensen appears across various fields and contexts, and the name is also encountered in corporate, media, and fictional settings.

See also: Sørensen; Sorenson.