About Kristen
The surname Kristen is derived from the given name Kristen, which is a variant of the name Christian. The name Christian itself comes from the Latin word "Christianus," meaning "follower of Christ." Therefore, the surname Kristen is likely to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating that the bearer was a descendant of someone named Kristen or Christian. It is a common surname in Scandinavian countries and is often associated with individuals of Christian faith.
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The surname Kristen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kristen 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 Kristen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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