About Espelien
The surname Espelien is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Asbjorn," meaning "divine bear." The name Espelien is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Espel, whose father's name was Asbjorn. Over time, the name Espelien has become a distinct surname, passed down through generations, and is now associated with individuals and families of Norwegian descent.
The surname Espelien is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Espelien based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Espelien is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Espelien in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Espelien using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.