Is There a Joensen Coat of Arms?

Joensen is how some branches of the Johnson family came to write their name. Read literally, Joensen points to “Son of John”.

A variant of Johnson

Records show Joensen as one of the forms Johnson took over time. You may also find the name written Jonsen, Johnssen and Jonson.

Names that sound alike, such as Jensen and Jansen, are easily confused in old records.

Heraldry and the Joensen name

Looking for a Joensen coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

Research your Joensen family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.