Christiansen

Christiansen (Danish pronunciation: [kʰʁeˈstjænˀsn̩]) is a Danish and Norwegian patronymic surname, literally meaning son of Christian. The spelling variant Kristiansen has identical pronunciation. Christiansen is the sixteenth most common name in Denmark, but is shared by less than 1% of the population.[1]

The numbers of bearers of the surnames Christiansen and Kristiansen in Denmark and Norway (2007):

Christiansen Kristiansen source
Denmark 39112 14248 Statistics Denmark
Norway 3922 24533 Statistics Norway

Immigrants to English-speaking countries sometimes have changed the spelling to Christianson or Kristianson.

Persons

Christiansen, as a person, may refer to:

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  • Gerhardt Kirk Christiansen, Danish sole proprietor
  • Godtfred Kirk Christiansen (1920–1995), Danish businessman
  • Gregers Julius Christiansen Sr., (1878-1965), Danish Well borer

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  • Isobel Christiansen (born 1991), English footballer
  • Ivette Christiansen (born 1969), Peruvian travel agent, mother and women's rights fighter

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  • Jack Christiansen (1928–1986), American football player and coach
  • Jaime Olaf Christiansen (born 1989), Peruvian psychologist, Community relations advisor, AIESEC alumnus, coach and global citizen
  • Jason Christiansen (born 1969), American baseball player
  • Jesper Christiansen (born 1978), Danish footballer
  • Johannes Christiansen (I) (1850–1913), Norwegian politician
  • Johannes Christiansen (II), Danish sole proprietor

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Other

Christiansen may also refer to:

See also
References
  1. Navne TOP-20 for hele Danmarks befolkning pr. 1. januar 2007 - Danmarks Statistik Archived October 12, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
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