About Nansen
The surname Nansen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Nansen," which means "son of Nans," a diminutive form of the name "Nan," meaning "brave" or "daring." The name Nansen is associated with the renowned Norwegian explorer and scientist Fridtjof Nansen, who gained international recognition for his polar expeditions and humanitarian work.
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The surname Nansen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nansen 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 Nansen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nansen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.