Haugen (surname)
| Haugen | |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | HOW-gən |
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Norway |
| Word/Name | Old Norse haugr |
| Meaning | hill, knoll, or mound |
| Other names | |
| Variant(s) | Haugan, Hauge |
Haugen is a Norwegian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Academics
- Einar Haugen (1906–1994), American linguist, author and university professor
- Håvard Jostein Haugen, Norwegian materials scientist
- Odd Einar Haugen, Norwegian philologist
- Robert Haugen, American professor of finance
Artists
- Arne Haugen Sørensen, Danish illustrator
- Jørgen Haugen Sørensen, Danish sculptor
Performers
- Andrea Haugen, Norwegian recording artist known under her artist name of Nebelhexë
- Kim Haugen, Norwegian actor, son of Per Theodor Haugen
- Lars Håvard Haugen, Norwegian guitarist
- Per Theodor Haugen, Norwegian actor
- Tomas Thormodsæter Haugen, musician who performs under the name Samoth
- Sandra Lyng Haugen, Norwegian singer
- Tomas Thormodsæter Haugen, Norwegian musician
Politicians
- Arne L. Haugen, Norwegian politician
- Einar Kristian Haugen (1905–1968), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
- Gilbert N. Haugen (1859–1933), American politician, co-sponsor of the McNary–Haugen Farm Relief Bill
- Helga Haugen, Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party
- Ingvald Haugen (1894–1958), Norwegian union leader and politician for the Labour Party
- Mary Margaret Haugen, American politician, Washington state senator
- Nils P. Haugen (1849–1931), American politician, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin
- Tore Haugen, Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party of Norway
Sportspeople
- Anders Haugen (1888–1984), Norwegian-American ski jumping champion
- Arild Haugen, Norwegian strongman
- Arve Haugen, Norwegian cyclist
- Fredrik Haugen, Norwegian footballer
- Greg Haugen, American World Boxing Champion
- Gunhild Haugen, Norwegian long-distance runner
- Helge Haugen, Norwegian soccer player
- Kjartan Haugen, Norwegian cross-country skier
- Kristoffer Haugen, Norwegian footballer
- Lars Haugen, Norwegian hockey player
- Leif Kristian Haugen, Norwegian alpine ski racer
- Michael Haugen Jr., American bowler
- Per Haugen, Norwegian windsurfer
- Ragnar Haugen (1911–1964), Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
- Sigurd Hauso Haugen, Norwegian footballer
- Stein Haugen, Norwegian discus thrower
- Tone Haugen, Norwegian footballer and Olympic medalist
- Tormod Bjørnetun Haugen, Norwegian speed skater
- Villy Haugen, Norwegian speed skater, earned a bronze medal in the 1964 Winter Olympics
Writers
- Eva Lund Haugen (1907–1996), American author and editor
- Paal-Helge Haugen, Norwegian lyricist, novelist, dramatist, writer
- Tormod Haugen (1945–2008), Norwegian author
Others
- Gary Haugen, American lawyer and social activist, CEO of International Justice Mission
- Marty Haugen, American composer of sacred popular music
- Odd Seim-Haugen, Norwegian barrister and sports official
- Orin D. Haugen (1907–1945), United States Army Colonel
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