About the Jensson Surname

Jensson is a familiar spelling of the Danish name Jensen. The family name meaning is “Son of Jens”, the same as for Jensen.

Jensson is listed among the recognised spellings of Jensen. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include Jenssen and Jensenius.

Names that sound alike, such as Janson and Jonson, are easily confused in old records.

Arms linked to Jensen and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to. Want more than a summary? See the Jensson family name pack.