Jessen () is a Danish patronymic surname, literally meaning son of Jes, which is a short form of Jens (equivalent of biblical Ioanne ()) from Schleswig. Notable people with the surname include:
Børge Jessen (1907–1993), Danish mathematician Bruce Jessen (born 1949), American psychologist and creator of torture techniques used on CIA detainees Carl Wilhelm Jessen (1764–1823), Danish Naval Officer Christian Jessen (born 1977), British television presenter Ernie Jessen (1905–1987), American football player Gene Nora Jessen, American aviator and part of Mercury 13 Gianna Jessen (born 1977), American recording artist and anti-abortion activist Ida Jessen (born 1964), Danish author Jakob Jessen (born 2004), Danish footballer
Karl Jessen (1852–1918), Russian admiral during the Russo-Japanese War Knud Jessen (1884–1971), Danish botanist and geologist Leon Jessen (born 1986), Danish footballer Poul S. Jessen, Danish-American optical physicist Poul Jessen (1926–2015), Danish gymnast
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