Jorgensen
Jorgensen (original spelling: Jørgensen Danish pronunciation: [ˈjɶɐ̯n̩sn̩]) is a common Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Jørgen" (Danish version of the Greek Γεώργιος (geōrgios), cf. English George). Jørgensen is the tenth most common surname in Denmark, shared by about 1.8% of the population.[1] It is also the twenty second most common surname in Norway.[2]Scandinavian immigrants to English-speaking countries often changed the spelling to Jorgensen or Jorgenson in order to accommodate English orthographic rules. Similarly, mass media in English often render Jørgensen as Jorgensen. It may refer to:
List of people with the surname Jorgensen or Jørgensen
- Paul Jorgensen, South African Advocate
- Andy Jorgensen, American politician, Wisconsin State Assembly
- Anker Jørgensen, Danish Prime Minister
- Ben Jorgensen, American singer and guitarist
- Bill Jorgensen, American television anchor
- C.V. Jørgensen, Danish Rock Musician and songwriter
- Christine Jorgensen, American transsexual
- Claus Jørgensen, Danish race walker
- Danny Jorgensen, American professor of religious studies
- Dan Jørgensen, Danish politician
- Daniel Jorgensen (disambiguation), several people
- Dick Jorgensen, American football official
- Ejler Andreas Jorgensen (1838–1876), Danish artist
- Emil Jørgensen (1882-1947), Danish footballer
- Emil Peter Jørgensen (b. 1995), Danish footballer
- Erik M. Jorgensen, American biologist
- Geir Hansteen Jörgensen (b. 1968), Swedish television and film director
- Gwen Jorgensen, (b. 1986) American professional triathlete
- Ian Jorgensen, New Zealander photographer
- Janel Jorgensen, American swimmer
- Jeffrey Preston Jorgensen, American Businessman (most widely known as Jeff Bezos), founder of Amazon.com
- Jim Jorgensen, American businessman
- Jo Jorgensen, American politician
- Johannes Jorgensen, Danish religious writer
- Jørgen Jørgensen, Danish adventurer
- Joseph Jorgensen, American politician
- Line Jørgensen, Danish handball player
- Martin Jørgensen, Danish Football (soccer) player
- Mathias Jørgensen, Danish football player, nicknamed Zanka
- Mikael Jorgensen, American keyboardist for Wilco
- Mike Jorgensen, American baseball player
- Minna Jørgensen, Danish film actress
- Nicolai Jørgensen, Danish footballer
- Nils Jørgensen, Norwegian fencer
- Pete Jorgensen, American politician
- Peter Jørgensen (entomologist)
- Richard A. Jorgensen, American molecular geneticist
- Sophus Mads Jørgensen, Danish chemist
- Spider Jorgensen, American baseball player
- Sven Erik Jørgensen, Danish environmental engineer
- Tage Jørgensen, Danish fencer
- Tor Berger Jørgensen, Norwegian Lutheran bishop
- Troels Jørgensen, mathematician
- Wagner Jorgensen, American football player
- William Kvist Jørgensen, Danish football player
- William L. Jorgensen, American chemist
See also
Lars Jorgensen American Educational Specialist
References
This page lists people with the surname Jorgensen.
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