Povlsen or Povelsen is a Danish surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Anders Holch Povlsen (born 1972), Danish billionaire, son of Troels Flemming Povlsen (born 1966), Danish football player Kasper Povlsen (born 1989), Danish footballer (1791–1850), Danish tax collector and politician, M.P. Troels Holch Povlsen (born 1949), Danish businessman, founder of fashion chain Bestseller

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