How common is the LARSEN surname?

There are approximately 150,000 people with the surname LARSEN in the United States.

Are there LARSEN soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 109 soldiers with the LARSEN surname appear in Civil War records.

LARSEN

Q: What does the surname LARSEN mean?

The surname LARSEN means "A patronymic surname meaning 'son of Lars,' where Lars is a Scandinavian form of Lawrence.". It is of Scandinavian origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

A patronymic surname meaning 'son of Lars,' where Lars is a Scandinavian form of Lawrence.

Etymology

From Scandinavian 'Lars' (a form of Lawrence, from Latin 'Laurentius') combined with the patronymic suffix '-sen' (son). The name originated in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden as a patronymic designation.

About the LARSEN Surname

A common Scandinavian patronymic surname indicating descent from a man named Lars. The name became widespread throughout Scandinavia and was carried to North America by immigrants.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 150,000 bearers in the United States #287 most common surname

Rare Common

Extremely common in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden; also found in North America.

LARSEN Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the LARSEN Surname

W.w. Larsen

HONORABLE

William W. Larsen

HONORABLE

William Larsen

Quick Facts

Origin: Scandinavian
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 12th century
Estimated Bearers: 150,000

War Records

109 soldiers with the LARSEN surname found in Civil War records.

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