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surname meaning ''"son of Jens"''. The prefix "Jens-" is a

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and Frisian derivative of

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. There are alternate spellings, including the

'' Jensen'', the

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'' Jenson'', and the

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'' Janson''. Jenssen is uncommon as a given name. People with the name Jenssen include: * Amanda Jenssen (born 1988), Swedish singer * Elois Jenssen (1922–2004), American film and television costume designer *

Geir Jenssen Geir Jenssen (born 30 May 1962)Thompson, Dave (2000) ''Alternative Rock'', Miller Freeman, , p.197-198 is a Norwegian electronic musician and composer who records as Biosphere. A resident of Tromsø within the Arctic Circle, Jenssen is well kno ...

, Norwegian musician best known under the recording name ''Biosphere'' * Hans Jørgen Darre-Jenssen (1864–1950), Norwegian politician *

Hans Wiers-Jenssen Hans Wiers-Jenssen (25 November 1866 – 25 August 1925) was a Norwegian novelist, playwright, stage producer and theatre historian. Wiers-Jenssen was employed at the theatres Christiania Theatre, Nationaltheatret and Den Nationale Scene. ...

(1866–1925), Norwegian novelist * Jens Martin Arctander Jenssen (1885–1968), Norwegian politician *

Jens Peter Book-Jenssen Jens Peter Book-Jenssen (14 November 1910 – 28 March 1999) was a Norwegian singer of popular music, songwriter, revue artist and theatre director. From his stage debut in the early 1930s, his career included radio and television work, recordi ...

(1910–1999), Norwegian singer * Johan Henrik Wiers-Jenssen (1897–1951), Norwegian newspaper columnist *

Lauritz Jenssen Lauritz Jenssen (25 March 1837 – 7 June 1899) was a Norwegian businessperson and politician. A part of a notable business family based in and around Trondhjem, Jenssen founded Ranheims Papirfabrik, and also served one term in the Parliament of ...

(1837–1899), Norwegian businessperson and politician *

Lauritz Dorenfeldt Jenssen Lauritz Dorenfeldt Jenssen (4 February 1801 – 7 June 1859) was a Norwegian businessperson. He was born in Throndhjem as the son of businessman Matz Jenssen (1760–1813) and his wife Anna, née Schjelderup Dorenfeldt (1763–1846). His old ...

(1801–1859), Norwegian businessperson *

Leif Jenssen Leif Gøran Jenssen (born 19 March 1948) is a former Norwegian weightlifter. He became Olympic Champion in 1972 in the light-heavyweight class.Lene Jenssen Lene Jenssen (born 22 April 1957 in Fredrikstad) is a Norwegian swimmer. She competed at the 1978 World Aquatics Championships in Berlin, where she won a silver medal in 100 m freestyle. She also participated at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Jen ...

, Norwegian swimmer * Matz Jenssen (1760–1813), Norwegian businessperson * Ruben Yttergård Jenssen, Norwegian footballer * Worm Hirsch Darre-Jenssen (1870–1945), Norwegian politician

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