TheNameDBFrenssen
PatronymicMeaning
Son of Frens or a descendant of someone named Frens.
Etymology
A patronymic surname formed from the personal name Frens with the Germanic suffix '-sen' indicating son or descendant. The name likely originated in Germanic or Scandinavian regions.
About the Frenssen Surname
A Germanic patronymic surname indicating descent from someone named Frens. The name appears sporadically in historical records, primarily in Northern Europe.
Distribution
Rare, primarily found in Germanic and Scandinavian regions with limited North American presence.
Notable Bearers
Gustav Frenssen (German author)