Haugen
| Pronunciation | HOW-gən |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old Norse haugr |
| Meaning | hill, knoll, or mound |
| Region of origin | Norway |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Haugan, Hauge |
Haugen is a common Norwegian surname and place name frequently used for farm homesteads. Haugen derives from the old Norse word haugr meaning tiny hill, small grassy knoll, or mound. Derivatives also include the Norwegian surnames Haugan and Hauge. Haugen can refer to:
People
- Anders Haugen (1888–1984), Norwegian-American ski jumping champion
- Andrea Haugen, Norwegian recording artist known under her artist name of Nebelhexë
- Arild Haugen, Norwegian strongman
- Arne L. Haugen, Norwegian politician
- Brandi Haugen, Canadian/Norwegian writer
- Cherise Haugen, American model and actress
- Einar Haugen (1906–1994), American linguist, author and university professor
- Einar Kristian Haugen (1905–1968), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
- Eva Lund Haugen (1907–1996), American author and editor
- Gary Haugen, American Lawyer and social activist, CEO of International Justice Mission
- Gilbert N. Haugen (1859–1933), American politician, co-sponsor of the McNary–Haugen Farm Relief Bill
- Greg Haugen, American World Boxing Champion
- Gunhild Haugen, Norwegian long-distance runner
- Helga Haugen, Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party* Helge Haugen, Norwegian soccer player
- Ingvald Haugen (1894–1958), Norwegian union leader and politician for the Labour Party
- Kjartan Haugen, Norwegian cross-country skier
- Marty Haugen, American composer of sacred popular music
- Mary Margaret Haugen, American politician , Washington state senator
- Michael Haugen Jr., American bowler
- Nils P. Haugen (1849–1931), American politician, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin
- Orin D. Haugen (1907–1945), United States Army Colonel
- Paal-Helge Haugen, Norwegian lyricist, novelist, dramatist, writer
- Per Theodor Haugen, Norwegian actor
- Ragnar Haugen (1911–1964), Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
- Robert Haugen, American professor of finance
- Sandra Lyng Haugen, Norwegian singer
- Stein Haugen, Norwegian discus thrower
- Tomas Thormodsæter Haugen, Norwegian musician
- Tone Haugen, Norwegian footballer and Olympic medalist
- Tore Haugen, Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party of Norway
- Tormod Haugen (1945–2008), Norwegian author
- Villy Haugen, Norwegian speed skater, earned a bronze medal in the 1964 Winter Olympics
Places
- United States
Other
- Båthaugen - Site of the Tune ship in Rolvsøy in Tune, Østfold, Norway
- Borrehaugene - Norwegian national park in Horten, Vestfold, Norway
- Flagghaugen - Avaldsnes burial site on Karmøy in Rogaland, Norway
- Gamlehaugen - Mansion in Bergen, Norway and residence of the Norwegian Royal Family in the city
- Gokstadhaugen - Burial mound in Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway
- Haraldshaugen - Norwegian national monument in Haugesund, Norway
- Karnilshaugen - Site of Karnils burial mound in Gloppen, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
- Maihaugen - Large open air museum located in Lillehammer, Norway
- Oseberghaugen - Viking era grave site located in Tønsberg, Norway
- St. Hanshaugen Park - Public park in Oslo, Norway
- Tinghaugen - Site of an early Norwegian court in Frosta, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
- Troldhaugen - Residence of Edvard Grieg in Bergen, Norway
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