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

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

People with the surname tend to come from Norwegian descent.

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Politicians

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  • Arne L. Haugen (born 1939), 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 (born 1932), Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party
  • Ingvald Haugen (1894–1958), Norwegian union leader and politician for the Labour Party
  • Mary Margaret Haugen (born 1941), American politician, Washington state senator
  • Nils P. Haugen (1849–1931), American politician, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin
  • Tore Haugen (born 1932), Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party of Norway

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Others

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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
  • Scott Haugen, American outdoorsman, author, speaker and television host (Game Chasers)