Given name & surname
Paulsen
“small”·“a small or humble man”
Paulsen is a variant of Paul. Interpretations include “small” and “a small or humble man” (Latin). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Paulsen is a variant of Paul. Interpretations include “small” and “a small or humble man” (Latin). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Paulsen is a variant of Paul. An origin associated with Paul is Latin.
Explained through its name family
How it developed
In Danish usage, Paulsen as a surname has a “son of” formation linked to Paul.
Paulsen’s family of names
In Danish usage, Paulsen as a surname has a “son of” formation linked to Paul. In German usage, Paulsen as a surname has a related form in Paulson. Paulsen has a related form in Paul.
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Nicknames & forms 5
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
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