About Axelsen
The surname Axelsen is of Danish origin and is derived from the given name Axel, which itself comes from the Old Norse name Ásleikr. The name is composed of two elements: "áss," meaning "god," and "leikr," meaning "play" or "sport." Therefore, the surname Axelsen can be interpreted to mean "son of Axel" or "descendant of the godly sport."
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The surname Axelsen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Axelsen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Axelsen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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