The Jensen Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name Jensen
Jensen is an ancient Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Jens" (the Nordic form of Johannes / John, derived from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious"). Widespread across Denmark, Norway, and Schleswig-Holstein, families bearing the Jensen name served as patrician merchants, naval commanders, and civic magistrates throughout Northern Europe.
The symbolism of the Jensen coat of arms
Visually bold and geometric, the Jensen coat of arms features a field divided into a checkered pattern (chequy) of red and argent / silver or white. In classical heraldry, the contrast of red and silver symbolises martial fortitude, sacrifice, sincerity, and unblemished honor. The bold checkered division represents strategic wisdom, architectural stability, and unity of domain across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a striking plume of feathers, representing noble elevation and light. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in Nordic patrician registers and catalogued in J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Carsten Jensen (18th Century): Danish merchant and shipmaster recorded in Copenhagen port rolls.
Ingeborg Jensen (19th Century): Recorded Danish author, educator, and benefactor.
Johannes V. Jensen (1873–1950): Renowned Danish author, poet, and winner of the 1944 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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