Vonsen

Vonsen is a surname of Nordic origin. It appears in several countries, especially where Nordic migration has been noted, and is typically treated as a patronymic family name meaning “son of” a given name. The exact given-name origin is not definitively established in standard references.

Variant spellings such as Vonsén, Vonsen, or Vansson have appeared in historical records, reflecting regional orthography and linguistic changes across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.

Geographic distribution is greatest in Nordic countries and in diaspora communities in North America and elsewhere. Bearers of the surname have contributed to local genealogical records but there is no single widely cited figure who defines the name’s notability.

Vonsen is sometimes confused with or related to similar surnames such as Vanson or Vonsson, which arise from parallel patronymic forms in related languages. For researchers, genealogical databases and civil registers in Nordic countries are the most common sources for tracing the name.