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Scandinavian surname

Larsen

Son of Lars

Patronymic surname (from a father's name)

Larsen is a Scandinavian patronymic meaning 'son of Lars'. Lars is a Scandinavian form of Lawrence. The surname is common in Denmark and Norway.

It has been carried by many emigrants. Variants include Larsson in Sweden. The name reflects the popularity of the given name Lars.

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What does the surname Larsen mean?+

Son of Lars. From Lars, the Scandinavian form of Lawrence, plus "-sen".

Is Larsen a common surname?+

Larsen is a Scandinavian-origin surname. Popularity varies widely by country and region, and the same surname can be common in one place and rare in another.

Can two families with the same surname be unrelated?+

Yes. Surnames, especially occupational and descriptive ones like this, were often adopted independently by many unrelated families who happened to share a trade, appearance, or location.

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