Jenssen

Jenssen is a Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Jens". The prefix "Jens-" is a Danish and Frisian derivative of Johannes. There are alternate spellings, including the Danish Jensen, the English language Jenson, and the Belgian/Dutch language Janson. Jenssen is uncommon as a given name. People with the name Jenssen include:


 * Amanda Jenssen (born 1988), Swedish singer
 * Elois Jenssen (1922–2004), American film and television costume designer
 * Geir Jenssen, Norwegian musician best known under the recording name Biosphere
 * Hans Jørgen Darre-Jenssen (1864–1950), Norwegian politician
 * Hans Wiers-Jenssen (1866–1925), Norwegian novelist
 * Jens Martin Arctander Jenssen (1885–1968), Norwegian politician
 * Jens Peter Book-Jenssen (1910–1999), Norwegian singer
 * Johan Henrik Wiers-Jenssen (1897–1951), Norwegian newspaper columnist
 * Lauritz Jenssen (1837–1899), Norwegian businessperson and politician
 * Lauritz Dorenfeldt Jenssen (1801–1859), Norwegian businessperson
 * Leif Jenssen, Norwegian weightlifter
 * Lene Jenssen, Norwegian swimmer
 * Matz Jenssen (1760–1813), Norwegian businessperson
 * Ruben Yttergård Jenssen, Norwegian footballer
 * Worm Hirsch Darre-Jenssen (1870–1945), Norwegian politician