Ohlsen Family Crest & Name History

It is easy to miss Ohlsen in an index if you only search for Olsen.

What is the meaning of Ohlsen?

The family name meaning is “Son of Ole (Olaf)”, the same as for Olsen. 755 Americans were listed as Ohlsen in the 2010 census.

How is Ohlsen related to Olsen?

The extra “h” in Ohlsen is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Other spellings include Ohlson, Olssen and Olesen.

Does every Ohlsen family have a crest?

Looking for an Ohlsen coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

Get the complete Ohlsen report, with a museum-style coat of arms.