Knutsen is a Norwegian surname. Its origin was as a patronymic name (-sen/-søn/-son/-zen) derived from the first name Knut. Notable people with the surname include:
Arvid Knutsen (1944–2009), Norwegian footballer and later coach
Espen Knutsen (born 1972), Norwegian ice hockey player
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