Andersen

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{{#invoke:other uses|otheruses}} Andersen ({{#invoke:IPA|main}}) is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Anders" (itself derived from the Greek name "Ανδρέας/Andreas", cf. English Andrew). It is the fifth most common surname in Denmark, shared by about 3.2% of the population.<ref>How many have the name – Statistics Denmark Template:Webarchive</ref>

From the same root – the given name Andreas – derives the surname Andreasen {{#invoke:IPA|main}} (cognate Andreassen) and Andresen {{#invoke:IPA|main}}.

The numbers of bearers of the surnames Andersen, Andreasen, Andreassen and Andresen in Denmark and Norway (2009):

Andersen Andreasen Andreassen Andresen Source
Denmark 165,871 12,013 2,430 4,508 Statistics Denmark
Norway 38,433 103 12,376 6,581 Statistics Norway

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