<em>Jenson</em> is an English language patronymic surname meaning "son of Jens". The prefix "Jens-" is a German and Danish surname. <em>Jenson</em> is also used as a given <em>Jenson</em> Name Meaning. English: from the Middle English personal name Jen (a short form of Old French Jehan i.e. John ) + son. See Jenkin and Janson as well as