Haugen (surname)

Haugen
PronunciationHOW-gən
Origin
Word/nameOld Norse: haugr
Meaninghill, knoll, or mound
Region of originNorway
Other names
Variant formsHaugan, Hauge, Häugen

Haugen is a Norwegian surname. Notable people with the surname include:

People with the surname tend to come from Norwegian descent.

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  • Frances Haugen, American data engineer and scientist, product manager, and whistleblower
  • Gary Haugen (born 1963 or 1964), American lawyer and social activist, CEO of International Justice Mission
  • Marty Haugen (born 1950), American composer of sacred popular music
  • Odd Seim-Haugen (1937-2015), Norwegian barrister and sports official
  • Orin D. Haugen (1907–1945), United States Army Colonel
  • Roar Jens Haugen (1943–2025), Norwegian Army general
  • Scott Haugen, American outdoorsman, author, speaker and television host (Game Chasers)