Stensens

Stensens is a surname of Scandinavian origin, used primarily in Denmark and Norway. It derives from the given name Sten, the Scandinavian form of Stephen, with the patronymic suffix -sen or -s, meaning "son of Sten." The spelling variant Stensen or Stenson appears in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish records; Stensens may represent a possessive or plural form in some family lines or a distinct spelling in modern records.

Etymology and form: Sten comes from Old Norse for stone, and the suffix -sen indicates a familial connection as the son of Sten. In different countries, the suffix takes slightly different standard forms, contributing to a range of related surnames such as Stensen and Stenson.

Geographic distribution and history: Historically, the surname is most common in Denmark and southern Norway, with additional presence in Sweden and among emigrant communities in North America and elsewhere due to migration in the 19th and 20th centuries. Like many Scandinavian patronymics, Stensens began as a descriptor of paternity and later became a fixed family name.

Notable people: Notable individuals with the exact spelling "Stensens" are not widely documented in major reference works. There are related surnames such as Stensen or Stenson, but their connection to the specific spelling Stensens varies.

See also: Stensen, Stenson, and related Scandinavian surnames.