Edlefsen

Edlefsen is a surname of Scandinavian origin, specifically Norwegian. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor. In this case, Edlefsen signifies "son of Edlef." Edlef is a relatively uncommon first name, likely a variant or diminutive of a longer, possibly Germanic, given name beginning with "Ed-".

Surnames ending in "-sen" are common in Norway and Denmark and denote "son of". The surname Edlefsen, therefore, indicates a family line originating with an individual named Edlef.

Individuals with the surname Edlefsen are primarily found in Norway and among Norwegian diaspora communities in other countries, such as the United States and Canada. Genealogical research can be used to trace the lineage of families bearing this surname.