| Thomsen | | Family name | | Meaning | son of Thomas | | Region of origin | Denmark | | Related names | Thomason, Thomson, Thompson | Thomsen is a Danish patronymic surname meaning "son of Tom (or Thomas)", itself derived from the Aramaic תום or Tôm, meaning "twin". There are many varied surname spellings, with the first historical record believed to be found in 1252. Thomsen is uncommon as a given name.[1][2][3] People with the surname Thomsen include: - Britta Thomsen , Danish politician
- Cecilie Thomsen , Danish actress and model
- Christian Jürgensen Thomsen (1788 – 1865), Danish archaeologist
- Claus Thomsen , Danish former professional footballer
- Finn Thomsen, Danish motorcycle speedway rider
- Fred Thomsen, American college football coach
- Grímur Thomsen (1820 - 1896), Icelandic poet and editor
- Grover C. Thomsen, Danish-American chemist
- Gunnar H. Thomsen, Faroese Musician
- Hans Peter Jørgen Julius Thomsen (1826 – 1909), Danish chemist
- Hasse Thomsén (1942 – 2004), Swedish heavyweight boxer
- Ib Thomsen , Norwegian politician
- Knud Vad Thomsen (March 23, 1905 - February 2, 1971) was a Danish composer
- Linda Chatman Thomsen, American Lawyer
- Lynn Thomsen, American football player.
- Mads Thomsen, Danish professional football forward
- Marlene Thomsen, Danish badminton player
- Martha Thomsen , American model
- Martinus Thomsen, Danish writer and mystic.
- Moritz Thomsen, American farmer and writer
- Søren Ulrik Thomsen, Danish poet
- Stu Thomsen , American bicycle motocross (BMX) racer
- Sven Thomsen, Danish sailor
- Tina Thomsen, Danish-born Australian actress
- Tue Bjørn Thomsen (1972 – 2006), Danish professional boxer
- Ulrich Thomsen , Danish actor
- Vern Thomsen, American college football coach
- Vilhelm Thomsen (1842 – 1927), Danish linguist
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