Mortensen

Mortensen is a Danish and Norwegian surname meaning "son of Morten," the Scandinavian form of Martin.

It ranks among the most common surnames in Denmark.

The name is familiar to American audiences through actor Viggo Mortensen: Is that the guy from Lord of the Rings? Mortensen?

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genealogy

Study of family descent

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mortal, mortality, immortal, immortality, mortify, mortification, mortician, mortuary

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