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Jansen

JAN-suhn

Jansen (name) means a Dutch surname meaning "son of Jan," also the name of small towns in the United States and Canada. Example: “Jansen is a common surname in the Netherlands.”

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A Dutch surname meaning "son of Jan," also the name of small towns in the United States and Canada.
"Jansen is a common surname in the Netherlands."
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Etymology

Through immigration from Dutch Jansen. Doublet of Johnson.

Origin: Dutch

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Jansen” mean?

The word “Jansen” means a Dutch surname meaning "son of Jan," also the name of small towns in the United States and Canada.

How do you pronounce “Jansen”?

“Jansen” is pronounced JAN-suhn (/ˈd͡ʒænsən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jansen” in a sentence?

Here is “Jansen” used in a sentence: “Jansen is a common surname in the Netherlands.”

What part of speech is “Jansen”?

“Jansen” is a name.

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