Theodorsens

Theodorsens is a surname of Scandinavian origin, primarily found in Denmark and Norway. It derives from the given name Theodor and the patronymic suffix -sen, which traditionally meant "son of Theodor." As with other -sen names, Theodorsens was historically a patronymic designation that gradually became a hereditary family surname in the 18th–20th centuries.

Variants include Theodorsen, which is common in Denmark and Norway, and less commonly Theodorsdatter or Theodordatter in earlier or feminine forms. The form Theodorsens can appear as a possessive or plural in non-surname usage, but when used as a surname it denotes a family.

Distribution: Theodorsens is most frequently encountered in Danish- and Norwegian-speaking communities and among descendants of Nordic emigrants in North America and elsewhere. In modern use, the surname does not imply a direct parental line to a person named Theodor; it is simply a family name.

Notable people: The surname is borne by various individuals in diverse fields, including academia, culture, and sport, though no single individual defines the name.

Etymology: Theodor itself is from Greek Theodoros, meaning "gift of God."