Laursen is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Laurs" (equivalent of Laurentius). A parallel form with a similar origin is Lauesen. Laursen may refer to the following notable people:
Dan Laursen (born 1960), American politician from Wyoming Hans M. Laursen (1865–1916), American politician and businessman Isabella Arendt Laursen (born 1993), Danish politician Jacob Laursen (born 1971), Danish footballer
Martin Laursen (born 1977), Danish footballer Per Laursen (born 1966), Danish darts player Ulrik Laursen (born 1976), Danish footballer Valdemar Laursen (1900–1989), Danish footballer Zindy Laursen (born 1971), Danish musician
See also Larsen