This is a list of notable Danish Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American-born descendants.
The most popular Danish family names all end with "sen", meaning "son". That means, that for example "Jensen" is "son of Jens", "Poulsen" is "son of Poul". Denmark's most surnames are by order of popularity: Jensen, Nielsen, Hansen, Pedersen, Andersen, Christensen, Larsen, Sørensen, Rasmussen, Jørgensen, Petersen, Madsen, Kristensen, Olsen, Thomsen, Christiansen, Poulsen, Johansen, Knudsen and Mortensen.[1] Descendents of Danish (or Norwegian) emigrants to the United States are likely to have similar names. These names originally served as patronyms but this function was abandoned in the early 19th century, and have since then been used as family names.
Note: Americans with the family name "Rasmussen" or "Rasmusen" are likely to be of Danish or Norwegian origin (or related by marriage to a person of such an origin), even when that is not specifically noted on their page (see Rasmussen).
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List
Artists
- Gutzon Borglum, sculptor of Mount Rushmore[1]
- Solon Borglum, sculptor of the American West[2]
Actors
- Jessica Alba, of Danish, French and Mexican Ancestry
- Bridgette Andersen, actress[3]
- Alexis Bledel, actress[4]
- Julia Bond, adult entertainer
- Erika Christensen, actress[5]
- Hayden Christensen, actor, father is of Danish origin [6]
- Ellen Corby, actress[7]
- Eliza Dushku, actress, mother is of mostly Danish decent [8]
- Buddy Ebsen, actor [9]
- Scarlett Johansson, actress[10]
- Michael Madsen, actor[11]
- Virginia Madsen, actress[12]
- John Melendez, entertainer[13]
- Viggo Mortensen, actor[14]
- Brigitte Nielsen, actress
- Connie Nielsen, actress
- Leslie Nielsen, actor
- William Petersen, actor[15]
- Peter Sarsgaard, actor, Flightplan
- Gale Sondergaard, actress[16]
- Jessica Stroup, American actress.
Athletics
- Morten Andersen, NFL Kicker
- Thomas William Asmussen, Major League Baseball catcher.
- Jay DeMerit, professional soccer player
- Vern Mikkelsen, basketball player[17]
- Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery, fencing and boxing master[18]
- Anton Peterlin, soccer player
Clergy
- Anton Marius Andersen, Founding President of Trinity Seminary at Dana College[19]
- Kristian Anker, First president of the combined Trinity Seminary and Dana College.[20]
- Gottlieb Bender Christiansen, Founding President of the United Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church [21]
- Claus Lauritz Clausen, First President of the Conference of the Norwegian-Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church of America [22]
- Theodore Marcus Hansen, President of Dana College and Trinity Seminary
- Kristian Ostergaard, Lutheran pastor, educator and author[23]
- Peter Sørensen Vig, President and Professor of Theology at Trinity Seminary at Dana College [24]
Journalism
- Jack Anderson, Journalist[25]
- Jacob Holdt, Photographer
- Sophus Frederik Neble - (Danish born) Editor of Den Danske Pioneer [26]
- Jacob Riis, (Danish born) Journalist
Music
- Victor Borge, Musician and comedian
- Julian Casablancas, The Strokes vocal
- Mose Christensen, symphony conductor[27]
- King Diamond, King Diamond lead vocals
- Lars Frederiksen, Rancid vocal/guitar[28]
- Isaac Hanson, Musician
- Taylor Hanson, Musician
- Zac Hanson, Musician
- Morten Lauridsen, composer
- Matthew Santos - rock and folk singer-songwriter, musician and painter, mother Danish-born.
- Mike Tramp, Musician
- Lars Ulrich, Metallica drums
Politics and law
- Lloyd Bentsen, former senator, Treasury Secretary, and vice presidential nominee[29]
- Hans Peter Mareus Neilsen Gammel, author of The Laws of Texas 1822-1897 [30]
- Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader[31]
- Janet Reno, Attorney General[32]
- Ted Sorensen, speechwriter and president advisor[33]
- Lis Wiehl, Fox News Channel legal analyst and author[citation needed]
Science
- Jens Clausen, evolutionary biologist
- Erik Erikson psychologist
- Niels Ebbesen Hansen, Head of the Horticultural Department at South Dakota State University
- Max Henius, Biochemist and founder of the Rebild National Park in Denmark[34]
- Theo Holm, botanist
- Christine Korsgaard, philosopher
- Holger Thiele, astronomer[35]
Writers
- Poul Anderson, Science Fiction writer
- Axel Madsen, writer
- Sophus Keith Winther, professor and novelist
Other
- Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, philanthropist
References
- ^ "The link from Mount Rushmore to Denmark." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Solon Hannibal Borglum: Sioux Indian Buffalo Dance." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "IMDb: Bridgette Andersen." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Alexis Bledel interview." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Erika Christensen interview." Public Servant Lifestyle, June 10, 2006. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Your #1 Source for Hayden Christensen" Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Racine, Wisconsin Claims to Fame." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ , "The Complete Buffy Guide: Faith's Bio/Erika's Bio." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ Boehme, R. "Buddy Ebsen Biography." Buddy Ebsen Tribute Page, August 2006. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ Hiller, Jordan. "Interview with Scarlett Johansson." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ IMDb.com: Michael Madsen. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ Murray, Rebecca. "Virginia Madsen Interview." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "John Melendez." ThoughtWorthy. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ Høi, Poul. "Viggo From Hollywood." August 27, 2001. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "BuddyTV Profile: William Petersen." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "The Climax." Ladies of Horror. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Biography recalls Mikkelsen's days with the Minneapolis Lakers." Minnesota Public Radio, October 12, 2006. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Monstery, Thomas Hoyer." Beadle and Adams Dime Novel Digitization Project. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ A. M. Andersen, Pioneer Pastor, First President(Dana College Review
- ^ Kristian Christian Cyclopedia. The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod
- ^ Christian Cyclopedia. The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod
- ^ Biography of Rev. Claus L. Clausen. (Pike, Kathy McAlister. edited by K. L. Kittleson. Mitchell County, Iowa 2004)
- ^ Kristian Ostergaard's A Merchant's House (by John Mark Nielsen. University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
- ^ Peter Sorenson Vig,1854-1929. Nebraska State Historical Society
- ^ "Jack Anderson - early life and career." Encyclopedia II. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "The Danish-Language Press in America" (Marion Marzolf. Norwegian-American Historical Association. Volume 28: Page 274)
- ^ Giffin, Glenn. "The Christensen Brothers: An American Dance Epic." Dance Magazine, March 2000. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Lars Frederiksen - Biography." Rancid Online. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Multicultural America: Danish Americans." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "H.P.N. Gammel : Texas bookman" (by Dorothy Gammel Bohlender, Frances Tarlton McCallum)
- ^ Hartley, Allegra. "Ten Facts About Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland." U.S. News & World Report, November 13, 2006. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Remarks of the Honorable Janet Reno Attorney General of the United States at Ceremonies Marking the Swearing in of Members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council." December 8, 1998. Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ "Kennedy and the Promise of the Sixties." Accessed July 18, 2007.
- ^ Rebild National Park Society, Inc
- ^ Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
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