Rasmussen - Last Names

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Rasmussen

/ˈræsməsən/

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Meaning

Son of Rasmus

Represents lineage, family continuity, and ancestral identity through the patronymic tradition.

Symbolism

Embodies heritage, familial bonds, and Scandinavian cultural roots; symbolizes connection to one's father and ancestral line.

Etymology: Derived from the Danish and Norwegian patronymic naming system, Rasmussen combines the given name Rasmus—a Scandinavian form of Erasmus, meaning 'beloved' or 'cherished'—with the suffix '-sen', meaning 'son of'. Thus, Rasmussen literally means 'son of Rasmus'.

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Cultural Background

Originating in Scandinavia, particularly Denmark and Norway, Rasmussen is a patronymic surname meani

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