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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
Brought into English through immigration, from Dutch Jansen. A doublet of Johnson.
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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.
