Tuxen is a Danish surname. Notable people with the surname include: Erik Tuxen (1902–1957), conductor Fanny Tuxen (1832–1906), writer Helle Tuxen (born 2001), Norwegian diver Laurits Tuxen (1853–1927), painter Nicoline Tuxen (1847–1931), painter Saxil Tuxen (1885–1975), Australian town planner See also Cape Tuxen