Surname · Dutch origin
Jansen
Meaning
The surname Jansen means Son of Jan (John).
Origin
Dutch
Type
patronymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Jansen
Jansen means “son of Jan,” the Dutch form of John.
What kind of surname is Jansen?
Jansen is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Dutch naming tradition — you can read how Dutch surnames were formed on our Dutch last names page.
Variants & spellings of Jansen
You may also see this surname written as:
- Janssen
Other Dutch surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Jansen mean?
The surname Jansen means Son of Jan (John). Jansen means “son of Jan,” the Dutch form of John.
Where does the surname Jansen come from?
Jansen is a surname of Dutch origin.
What kind of surname is Jansen?
Jansen is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Jansen?
Variant spellings of Jansen include Janssen.
What are other Dutch surnames?
Other Dutch surnames include Bakker, Bos, De Boer, De Groot, De Jong, De Vries.