About Engebretsen
The surname Engebretsen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the given name Engebret, which itself is a combination of the Old Norse elements "eng" meaning "meadow" and "bera" meaning "bear." The suffix "-sen" indicates "son of," making Engebretsen mean "son of Engebret." This surname was commonly used to identify the male descendants of someone named Engebret, and it is still found among Norwegian families today.
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The surname Engebretsen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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