Fersen

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Ferse, or possibly related to 'ferse' meaning 'verse' or 'journey'.

Etymology

Likely a Scandinavian patronymic derived from a given name Ferse or Fersen. The name may have Germanic roots, though the exact etymology remains uncertain.

About the Fersen Surname

A Scandinavian patronymic surname with possible Germanic connections. The name appears in Swedish nobility and military records from the early modern period.

Distribution

Primarily found in Scandinavia, particularly Sweden, with some presence in other Germanic regions.

Notable Bearers

Axel von Fersen (Swedish military officer and diplomat)

People with the Fersen Surname

Eugene Fersen

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