Olufsen

Olufsen is a surname of Scandinavian origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a personal name. In this case, Olufsen means "son of Oluf" or "son of Olaf". Olaf and Oluf are variations of the same Old Norse name, Óláfr, which is composed of the elements anu meaning "ancestor" and leifr meaning "heir" or "descendant".

The name Olufsen is most commonly found in Norway and Denmark, reflecting the historical distribution of the given name Olaf/Oluf. Individuals with the surname Olufsen may trace their ancestry back to a male ancestor named Oluf or Olaf.

Variations of the surname, reflecting regional pronunciation and spelling conventions, may include Olafsen, Olausen, and Ollufsen.