About Berntsen
The surname Berntsen is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the given name Bernhard or Bernhardt, which means "brave bear" in Germanic languages. The suffix "-sen" indicates "son of," making Berntsen mean "son of Bernhard." It is a patronymic surname commonly found in Norway and Denmark, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Bernhard.
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The surname Berntsen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Berntsen 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 Berntsen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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