Remsen
Dutch · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Remsen
Remsen is a Dutch surname derived from "Remsen" or "Rem's son," combining the personal name Rem (a diminutive of Rembert or similar Germanic names) with the Dutch patronymic suffix "-sen." The name is primarily associated with Dutch and Flemish cultures, with notable historical use in the United States among descendants of Dutch settlers, including the prominent Remsen family of New York.
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Etymology
Remsen is a Dutch surname derived from "Remsen" or "Rem's son," combining the personal name Rem (a diminutive of Rembert or similar Germanic names) with the Dutch patronymic suffix "-sen." The name is primarily associated with Dutch and Flemish cultures, with notable historical use in the United States among descendants of Dutch settlers, including the prominent Remsen family of New York.
Remsen currently ranks #11,789 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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