Olsen

Danish

Etymology

Originally a patronymic from Ole or Olav + -sen. Cognate with Swedish Olsson.

Proper noun

Olsen

  1. A common surname.

Faroese

Etymology

From Danish Olsen.

Proper noun

Olsen

  1. A surname.

Icelandic

Alternative forms

  • Ólsen

Etymology

From Danish Olsen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈoul.sɛn(ː)/

Proper noun

Olsen

  1. A surname.

Derived terms

  • ólsen-ólsen

Norwegian

Etymology

Originally a patronymic from Ole, Ola or Olav + -sen.

Proper noun

Olsen

  1. A common surname.
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