About Yorgensen
The surname Yorgensen is of Danish origin and is derived from the given name Jørgen, which is the Danish form of George. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Jørgen. The name Jørgen itself is derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker." Therefore, the surname Yorgensen can be interpreted to mean "son of Jørgen" or "descendant of Jørgen."
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The surname Yorgensen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yorgensen 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 Yorgensen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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