What does the surname Janssens mean?

The surname Janssens means "Son of Jan, the Dutch and Flemish form of John.". It is of Dutch, Flemish origin.

How common is the Janssens surname?

There are approximately 85,000 people with the surname Janssens in the United States.

Are there Janssens soldiers in Civil War records?

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

Janssens

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Jan, the Dutch and Flemish form of John.

Etymology

Derived from Jan (Dutch/Flemish form of John) with the patronymic suffix -sens or -sen. This surname is particularly common in the Low Countries where the -sens ending is characteristic.

About the Janssens Surname

A very common Dutch and Flemish patronymic surname with numerous regional variations. The -sens ending is particularly typical of Low Countries naming conventions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 85,000 bearers in the United States #431 most common surname

Rare Common

Predominantly found in Belgium, Netherlands, and surrounding regions.

Janssens Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Janssens Surname

Albert Janssens

Minister of Finance of Belgium

Quick Facts

Origin: Dutch, Flemish
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 85,000

War Records

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

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