Ansen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Ansen

What does the name Ansen mean?

The distinguished German surname Ansen is derived from the personal name "Hans," meaning "Jehovah has favored," and refers to "a son of Hans."

Early Origins of the Ansen family

The surname Ansen was first found in Prussia and Denmark, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Ansen family

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Ansen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hansen, Hanson, Ansen and others.

Early Notables of the Ansen family

the Hansen family of Denmark

Migration of the Ansen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hartwig Hansen, who arrived in New Netherland in 1663; Elias Hansen, who arrived in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina sometime between 1775 and 1779.

Contemporary Notables of the name Ansen (post 1700) +

Alan Ansen (1922-2006), American poet, playwright, and associate of Beat Generation writers
David Ansen, American film critic, former senior editor for Newsweek
Ansen Dibell (1942-2006), penname used by Nancy Ann Dibble, an American science fiction author