Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnsən] (IPA) 
The word "Jensen" is spelled with five letters, with the first letter being "J" which is pronounced as /d͡ʒ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The following four letters are "e", "n", "s", and "e", pronounced as /ɛ/, /n/, /s/, and /ɛ/ respectively. The name "Jensen" is of Scandinavian origin and is a popular surname across the world. When pronounced correctly, the name should sound like "Jen-sen" in English.
Jensen is a surname of Scandinavian origin that typically refers to an individual or a family with Danish or Norwegian roots. It is derived from the given name Jens, a form of John, which means "God is gracious" in Hebrew. Thus, the name Jensen can be understood to mean "son of Jens" or "descendant of Jens."
As a surname, Jensen is quite common among Danish and Norwegian populations. It became especially prominent during the late 19th and early 20th centuries when large numbers of Scandinavian immigrants migrated to the United States and other countries.
Beyond its historical or etymological context, the name Jensen does not connote any specific traits or characteristics. Like other surnames, it serves primarily as an identifier for both individuals and families. It may hold sentimental or cultural significance for those who bear the name, but it does not inherently define or describe any particular attributes, skills, or abilities.
In contemporary usage, Jensen is often encountered as a surname or a surname-derived given name. In some cases, it may also be used as a brand name, company name, or to refer to a specific product or service.
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The surname "Jensen" is of Danish origin, deriving from the patronymic form "Jens" combined with the suffix "-sen", which means "son of Jens". "Jens" is a variation of the given name "John" and is a common name in Denmark. Therefore, "Jensen" originally meant "son of Jens" or "Jens's son". The name has been passed down through generations as a family name, becoming one of the most common surnames in Denmark.
