Karlsen (surname)

Karlsen was originally a patronymic educated Danish surname meaning " son of Karl".

Bearers of the name

  • Elling Karlsen (also: Elling Carlsen ) ( 1819-1900 ), Norwegian captain and Arctic explorer
  • John Karlsen ( born 1919 ), New Zealand actor
  • Kjell Mørk Karlsen ( born 1947 ), Norwegian composer
  • Lene Lund Høy Karlsen ( born 1979 ), Danish handball player
  • Morten Karlsen ( born 1979 ), Danish football player
  • Rolf Karlsen (1911-1982), Norwegian composer, organist and pianist
  • Truls Ove Karlsen ( born 1975 ), Norwegian skier
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