How common is the Fersen surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Fersen in the United States.

Are there Fersen soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 1 soldiers with the Fersen surname appear in Civil War records.

Fersen

Q: What does the surname Fersen mean?

The surname Fersen means "Son of Ferse, or possibly related to 'ferse' meaning 'verse' or 'journey'.". It is of Swedish, Germanic origin.

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 & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

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

Fersen Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Fersen Surname

Eugene Fersen

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Quick Facts

Origin: Swedish, Germanic
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 16th century (estimated)
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

1 soldiers with the Fersen surname found in Civil War records.

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