About Michelsen
The surname Michelsen is of German and Scandinavian origin, derived from the given name Michael, which means "who is like God" in Hebrew. The suffix "-sen" indicates "son of," making Michelsen mean "son of Michael." It is a patronymic surname commonly found in Germany and Scandinavia, particularly in Denmark and Norway.
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The surname Michelsen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Michelsen 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 Michelsen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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