TheNameDBMichelsen
PatronymicMeaning
A patronymic surname meaning 'son of Micheal/Michael,' derived from the given name with the Scandinavian patronymic suffix -sen.
Etymology
The surname combines a variant form of Michael with the Scandinavian patronymic suffix '-sen' (son of), following the naming conventions of Denmark and Norway. The variant spelling 'Miche' or 'Mich' may reflect local pronunciation or dialectal variations.
About the Michelsen Surname
Michelsen is a Scandinavian patronymic surname indicating descent from a man named Michael or a variant thereof. The -sen suffix is characteristic of Danish and Norwegian hereditary naming practices.
Distribution
Primarily found in Denmark, Norway, and among Scandinavian diaspora in North America and Australia.
Notable Bearers
Various Danish and Norwegian historical and contemporary figures