Do you have suggestions/ideas about these and/or meanings? It's a jiaolong, which can be translated to marine dragon but a jiao is not technically a dragon yet. Any ideas on the names origins? Topogenic? I am trying to research HERMO, Any ideas? just the countries list. Actually, it was the Nobel Prize Committee. It is not a common last name. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. My hra d dads names were Petrus Benjamin Theodorus Vorster. My DNA test revealed I am 25% Norwegian. Arms, we ask that you give us 2 to 4 weeks for those busy times of the Common family crests include a lion, cross, tiger, or horse, but there are many others out there. I know nothing of his birthplace. When he arrived in Minnesota, he changed his name to Reier Reierson. $39.95 Sexton. Jacobsen(11,906)20. And yes about the signing of the Constitution. Thanks. My mothers name was changed by her grandfather (from Iverson to Everson so that it would be pronounced Eeeverson, but of course it was pronounced incorrectly as Everson), My great-grandma and great-grandpa came from Norway and their name was Helen Stary and Jen Stary. Approximately one-third of the Danish population bear one of the ten most common surnames. You have obviously taken to using the lazy persons habit of using the term Viking to describe Scandinavian people (usually male)that should be referred to as Norsemen. Well be exploring Oslo, Sandefjord, Stavanger, and Bergen. I really enjoyed your article here! There are 116,000 census records available for the last name Hagen. That is the name of my great grandfather who came from Norway. In recent centuries, these family names have carved out an interesting story in the world of etymology. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. The Hagen coat of arms came into existence centuries ago. Not sure if spelling changed. Your Own Coat of Arms Symbol, Wedding and Anniversary Hurrying, long lines of arrivals waiting, not understanding the pronunciation of a subjects name by that person, etc. I wonder if they switched it. I also heard that Ove is a swedish and/or Germanic name. My mistake! His grandfather was immigrating from the north of Norway Lofoten to the southern Sweden Skane, and then he changed his original surname Mensen into Mossum. Taking your fathers first name opens up a much broader pool of names, those that cahnged with each generation. Maternal Grandfather on one side is Shellum. Would it mean they were literally backward people? I found I am very Norwegian, up to 93 percent according to Ancestry. Fascinating! My fathers family immigrated from Trondheim Norway in 1908. These are the names that end in -sen or -son, meaning son of, thereby communicating who your father was. The constant misnaming of Norsemen as Vikings makes me crazy. Indexed church records from Norway. Halvorsen Family Crest 21. He changed it to Melsom because that was where he was from. Approximately 1904-06 an operation gave him sight and he was allowed to enter US. I think his original name was Peterson or Petersen or Pederson or Pedersen. of arms, family crest symbol, Design It was the farm they all lived on. USA 100% Stay updated on Ireland and your regions of origin with our recommended newspaper, The Business Post. men in my family. The Steenstrup name is Danish. What an interesting and enlightening article! Jacobsen (11,906) 20. My great grandfather was a Christiansen; he was adopted by a Johnsrud. If he hadnt kept BRUSTAD as his middle name I dont think I would ever have found him. For instance, if you go back more than two or three generations, problems quickly arise. I wouldnt think so if its Hender and not Henryson. Hi my surname did not appear on your list.Sivertsen I thought would be very common. I was shocked, as from being from South Carolina, I never even considered that. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Norwegian County Road 17 follows the entire . He may have been from or born in the town of Gjerde. Germany and Sweden it seems as though the Knutsons traveled quite a bit. The name comes from a particular form singular of the noun mo, a flat area, often a dry and sandy plain. Thanks again for the great article! I thought my maternal grandfathers family name (Ruud) would be common too but it isnt on the list. My grandfathers name was Nils Gismervik from the Rogaland area of Norway. The average life expectancy for Hagen in 1942 was 36, and 76 in 2004. I learned it meant Hill-Meadow. from the same Steenstrup-branch. Thank goodness for those farm names! I know that Gjengedal was the farm name, but I havent found anyone who knows what the name means, other than dal probably means valley. 1944), Norwegian politician, (Another 1 notables are available in all our, Rudolf Hagen (1923-1941), German Matrose II who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking, Mr. James Hagen, British Stoker 2nd Class, who sailed into battle on the, Mr. Francis J. Hagen, English First Waiter from. These records include both births/baptisms, marriages, confirmations and often lists of the congregation. My grandfather Halvor Fredrik married to Annette Andrea Johnson (17th December 1898 in Brevik) was a mechanic with the surname of Myhre who allegedly died on the same day in 1926 as his father Fredrik married to Hanna (unrelated deaths. our records. My grandfathers last name was Losnes and he came from Drammen. Andersson (251,621)2. My grandfathers last name was Ege. Thanks! So very wonderful to connect with you! so probably names after a river through the front yard=Aartun And in a writeup from Holt, it says I believe my last name, Osborne is derivative of Asbjorn. Thank you. The farm they came from dneskr was in Adneskaar Vest-Agder. The caption beneath the second photo of a Norwegian family (posed in front of a large house) gives the date of circa 1910. My older relatives also claim Severin, Collett, Kielland. I would love any insights you might have. I was told that the name was derived from a mountain somewhere in Norway. Not everyone was meticulous and I can understand why. I really enjoyed reading about the Scandinavian names/changes. Very interesting! I believe my grandfathers name was Ole Knutson, but when he came to America, there were so many with that name, he changed the last name to Gjerde. My fathers name was Selmer Elvin SUNDBO. Lund Family Crest 25. The only way to be New York had the highest population of Hagen families in 1840. In the United States, the name Hagen is the 1,584th most popular surname with an estimated 19,896 people with that name. I know my family comes from the town Oma. S. o. n and Shotwell, Ayres, Pike and Fletcher. I seem to be descended from a mariner named William Clemsted. Hope to pursue more concerning my last name. Any insights into the meaning? Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hagen surname lived. He met his wife, my Grandmother Anna on the boat coming over and they were married. Greetings from Germany. I was told the H was added by my immigrant family to the US when they arrived here. Are these names common to Denmark and Norway? maybe from the town Aker? Does that mean he was from the city of Kol? any ideas which it is. The My surname is Ove. We always thought my Great Grandma Otterdahls family came from Germany, but DNA testing puts my family at 94%-96% Scandinavian-Norwegian and Swedish and cant find much on the Otterdahls. I know that Thore Kristoffersen Barkve was born 1864 in Strand, Norway and died 1931 in Cylinder, Iowa, USA. Hansen(213,339)4. Spelling variations of this family name include: Hagen, Hagenau, Hagenback, Hagenbeck, Hagendoorn, Hagenest, Hagendern, Hagenow, Hagens and many more. Retrieved from. Amazing! The makeup of a coat of arms depends on many other Anders worked at sawmills and lumber camps his first ten years in this country. If you are looking to connect with your heritage, practice your language skills, meet new friends, explore Nordic culture, and more -- drop us a line or stop by our next event! Im trying to find out why they took the surname of Barkve. These are the Norwegian branches of my family. Before my mom died, I learned that it was actually Haugen. As many uneducated farmers did not know their own birthday, dates (and years!) I was born Kitty Overbye, down through the Wisconsin Overbyes. My Great Grandfathers name was Halgrim Knutsen Vik Berg , my Grandfather was Halgrim Knut Hellerud from Fla Buskerud Co. My last name was Wisland (Visland?) Amazon.com: Hagen Coat of Arms, Family Crest 8.5x11 Print - Surname Origin: Norway / Norwegian: Posters & Prints Today, these records (called kirkebker: parish registers) are valuable first-hand genealogy sources. The same for us. Thank you for this interesting information. (The German version is Uwe). So the further back I go the more Nowegian I am. Sometime in the 1800s, the family name became Hansen. However, in Canada, the name Hansen is ranked the 323 rd most popular surname with an estimated 13,858 people with that name. If Peder moved from the Berg farm to the Vik farm, he would be known as Peder Johnsen Vik, or some variant spelling, from then on. There are rarely sudden shifts in the lists compiled, generally then fluctuate steadily. It is also spelled in Norway as Owe. Both is correct this is from norwegian Wikipedia: for example the occupation of a person. My family name is Stitely.. We took a DNA test and im 80% Norwegian. The very first Scandinavians in America were Leif Eriksson and his crew of 35 men and women, who wintered in Newfoundland around the year 1000 AD. do you know what it means? The most common of these surnames were Bakke/Bakken which means hill or rise, Berg/Berge meaning Mountain or hill, Dahl/Dal which translates as valley, Haugen\Haugan hill or mound and Moen meadow/pasture. I would be interested in your response. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The great Norwegian playwright, Henrik Ibsen, has a surname that is instantly recognisable. Tracing your lineage is a fun and rewarding challenge that requires some basic knowledge of past centuries. My husbands mother was Aadnesgaard. Andreassen(12,100)19. Thank you for posting, this information is very enlightening and helps form a more realistic of the viking times. different countries. It is said that the name comes from a farm and a river in Norway, Is there such a place? Johannessen (13,286) 18. Mr Hagen, a 70-year-old property and energy magnate, is suspected of "murder or. What might the village books reveal? year. I am thinking, after reading your page, that the spelling changed, but again, I dont where or what to look for. Thank you. My grandfathers first name was Soren and my grandmothers first name was Karen. There is also a place in Norway called Hovden., How does the last name Saltvick ( Saltwick) play into these parameters. Maternal Grandmother is a Hagen. Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940. In a recent survey published by Statistics Norway, 22.4% of Norways population had a name ending sen. 1. us and we'll take a look. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. These are known as Li/Lie. The Complete Guide to Apartments in Norway, Funerals in Norway: Unique Traditions of Norwegian Burials, I am related to Berit Kullander on my mothers side. I found that it remains a mystery as to how the spelling of a name was changed. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. Thorvald & Torvald are pronounced exactly the same, with a hard t. My great grandfather and grandmother came from Sweden there last name is Erickson can you help with what area that might be Thank you. Hagen genealogy includes prolific voice actor Daniel Hagen and 16th-century Dutch Admiral Steven van der Hagen. Great grandfather & Great grandmpther names. Any explanastion? In Iceland itd be pronounced more similar to the th sound though. Retrieved from, HMS Prince of Wales Crew members. And Langbraaten, taken from a farm in NorwayThanks. My Grandfather, Erling Areklett, came to America Norwegians were also present during the early colonization of New England in the 17th and 18th centuries, along with Dutch, French and Swedish settlers. On orders with surname histories and Coat of He was from Bergen. If your ancestral farm is listed in a bygdebok, chances are youll find the portion of your family tree that ran the farm sometimes as far back as the first written records. my norwegian family name was known as kro. I knew Linder had to do with a lime tree but found it an odd name for Swedish. Irish Coat of Arms Green Wine Glasses - Set of 4 (Sand Etched) $69.95 Sexton. Paternal grandfather is Rodby? Hansen (53,011)2. Norwegian police have arrested a millionaire, Tom Hagen, over the disappearance of his wife 18 months ago. For example, if your father was called Johan then your surname might become Johansdotter Johans daughter. Like many others commenting, ancestry research is what brought me to this page. By the early 1900s, the old naming system was fading away due to industrial development and urbanization. .My Dad was Jakobus Daniel Vorster. Hello Erik. Thank you. Any thoughts about our family name, Steenstrup? I believe Steen is stone. North German and Dutch: topographic name from Middle Low German hage(n) Middle Dutch haghe enclosure hedge. And his fathers name was Osmund Danielson Sundbo. It could be that his name really was simply Torvald, and not Thorvald. Small farm his parents owned in Bygstad, sunfjord and returned to in his 60s. Prior to 1805 it was all patronymic. He married a Portuguese girl on Maui and now there are many descendants in Hawaii and north America. My father was born in Norway. Carr is a common name in England, and also in Scotland, where it is spelled as Kerr.This is one example of a word used by the Vikings becoming a surname in the British Isles. There is the town of ROA north of Oslo, and I believe the word ROA refers to a geographic location, something akin to corner or where two valleys meet. My daughter found my birth family in about 2010. Some of the first settlers of this family name were: 2000- 2023 Swyrich Corporation, all rights reserved. In Gaelic, it comes from the patronymic surname O'Hogain or O'Hagain, meaning son of the youthful one. When they came to SA they changed our surname from Forster to Vorster and lost their inheritance many years ago. family tree products make great birthday I wonder if you could tell me anything about my maiden name. Last name is Anderson here in WI records but on a 1891 Norwegian census Ancestry is pulling in records with the last name Stende. Norway is not alone in their patronymic naming history, two Scandinavian neighbours, Denmark and Sweden, also use this type of naming. The following information from the National Library of Norway, the National Archives of Norway and Slekt og Data, the largest genealogy association in Norway, will walk you through the available resources and how to get the most out of them. My fathers maternal relatives came from Norway. Sjur is a norwegian forename that origins from the old norse name Sigurdr meaning victory or guardian. My DNA report indicated a strong Norwegian as well as a Finland and Ukrainian count. I see there is a town/city called Sundbo in the Telemark region. A recent list of the most common surnames in Sweden reveals only one name that is not patronymic in the top 20. The familys greater presence started in Stavanger The brothers all went to an engineering school in southern Norway before immigrating to Buffalo, New York. Landvik - A former municipality in Norway. It's like the state before a dragon; kinda like the relation between a caterpillar and a butterfly. (c. 1704) and later in Kristiansand. Thanks so much! Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads named with the definite singular form of tange from Old Norse tangi 'tongue (of land)'. My grandfather and his siblings adopted the family name of his father (Olson) when they emigrated but my grandfather returned to his Norwegian name to avoid confusion with other Ole Olsons in his neighborhood in Minnesota. my name is Ruud, 1st time I have seen that name on this site!! My Great Grandfather: Family name at birth: Guttormsen (Hans). (Im not sure of the spelling). Two Petersons are therefore not necessarily related, they both just happened to have a father named Peter. Also, the Norsemen never wore horned helmets, they were worn by Germanic Pagan priests during special circumstances. Also, sometimes the person recording the arrival of a person or family had poor handwriting or very flowery handwriting that was hard to decipher. Hall It refers to a hall. He could have decided to shorten his surname from (as an example) Ovesen, son of Ove to Ove. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1741, 1761, and 1803 are included under the topic Early Hagen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. My grandfather is Faltin Kalsheim, from Rogaland Norway. Changed to Daastol in US, My grandparents were Einar and Jenny Daastol. So disappointed neither family name is on the list! More information is included under the topic Early Hagen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jensen(254,675)3. That way the grass/feed from the main farm could be harvested and kept as winter feed. Would very much appreciate any information you have. German: nickname from Middle High German hagen breeding bull.7: Jewish (Ashkenazic): perhaps the same as 1 above. Dahl (11,503) - 21. Can some help? Johannessen(13,286)18. This is one reason why outlining my family tree stalled somewhat a number of years ago. Aar= river On my Mothers side, they changed Stueland (SP?) Moen, often in the form mon, is also a common nickname for Norwegian excursion sites and military camps. The most widespread names in Norway even today are Berg (mountain or outcropping), Haug (hillock), Hagen (outfield) and Dal (valley). Pedersen (35,145)7. My grandfathers surname was Evenstad. He dropped Olson, likely in Minnesota as this is where they first arrived and lived until claiming land in alberta, canada. Do you know whether the spelling on your fathers side was original or changed? Other forms include surnames that are occupational names taken from the job roles of ancestors in villages or farmsteads. In other words, in order to fully utilize our Norwegian resources, youll need to do a little research at home first. of arms. I found him in Wisconsin in 1880. Both parents passed away and family came to raise the children and care for their farm. Does anyone know where Hov-i-land is? smith and so on. Also ombo island. My grandfathers parents on my Mothers side were as follows: . These Ahhh so much to learn so little time lol. Jacobsen Family Crest 20. Cookies Settings. Andreassen (12,100) 19. Kalhovde then would be a farm name, a name connected to a farm that grew cabbages on a hill. But, did you know that it is actually a name of Danish origin? His parents were John Sivertson Berg and Oleva Berg. My great grandfathers name was Ole Knutson as well , my great grandmother traced our ancestry back to Queen Elizabeth for me for a 6th grade Renaissance Fair. Also, researchers can make transcribing errors, something I have found from time to time when I am searching census records, immigration arrivals. Very hard to find anything on it but I know to be Danish. Kristiansen(23,397)9. Or it was the other way round. He landed in Philadelphia on May 28,1879 and was in Eau Claire by May 31. My grandma had Antonson and Andreassen. Swedish (also Hagn): ornamental or topographic name from hage enclosed pasture in the definite singular form or formed with the adjectival suffix -n/-en a derivative of Latin -enius relating to. Does Modum Surname come from Buskerud? That surprised me a little, as I had expected it to be higher. They often offer some clues on a persons birthplace or -date, which may help you to locate them in the church records. I was wondering what the origin of his family name is? Dahl Family Crest 23. His parents came from Norway. Det er steder/grder i Norge som ogs heter Lund/Lunde. just because their surname is the same or they come from the same country. She died at her sister Anna's home in 1914 at the age of 35, after finding herself with progressively more illnesses. In their wake, nearly 900,000 Norwegians relocated to the United States. Odegard means deserted farm, which was used after the Black Death left many farms deserted. The Hagen Family Foundation provides financial grants to not-for-profit organizations around the world in the areas of the arts,education, environment, religion, and social services. We use the oldest coat of arms or surname history that is in Minnesota had the highest population of Haugen families in 1880. I know my Grandfather (Magnus) emigrated to the US from Norway, but he changed his name to Talgo (I believe there is a slash through the ) upon arrival in America. I dont know one year they came but my grandmother daughter was born in 1900 here and Wisconsin a Chimney Rock where a lot of kin folks live there knutsons, Petersons ,starrys, Olsen. Jrgensen (11,426) - 28. Kal means cabbage and hovde means at a higher elevation or high up. I have some information but interested in hearing your The artwork for this crest has not been created yet as there is over 1,000,000 surnames in our records and it takes time to create each crest. Thank you! Wagners depiction of Vikings gave the world a highly distorted image of the Norsemen. Occupational: names derived from the occupation or job of an ancestor. Is there any way I could find medical records of my fathers operation in Norway? Like the surname SMITH His ancestors were from Lom in Poland. Would anyone know the origin or meaning of Fagerholt? In 1880 there were 85 Haugen families living in Minnesota. by a professional genealogist, which is a service we do not perform. This is not always true. Your Own Coat of Arms Symbol, surname history, family rings, Asked Questions" section before ordering. I have heard creamery and mire like swamp. Some one that sowed the seeds on the farm. Always keep in mind that your surname can be derived from several origins; (Retrieved 2010, November 5), South Australian Register Tuesday 11 January 1853. Paul Steenstrup (https://nbl.snl.no/Paul_Steenstrup in Norwegian Im afraid) came from Denmark to run the Kongsberg silver mines i Norway. I know there is a furniture factory/manufacturer by the name, TALG. The top five most common family names are listed below: No. Often the vicars who wrote names in church registers would spell differently, and they would also at least in the 1700s be Danish or at least be educated there. This was about 38% of all the recorded Haugen's in USA. my fathers brother except for on e changed Wik My mothers name was Wiik or Wik and they both came from Vik? His surname was Burlem (first name Thorwald). I know the Sundbos from around Birch Hillls/ PA.. my maiden name is Skrudland.. We would go to SS and church at Lake Park Lutheran .. Retrieved from, Lusitania Passenger List - The Lusitania Resource. to Larson after emigrating. [2]. (Retrieved 2010, November 5), New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). So for example Nordlie would be the plot on the north side of the fjord. Descendants of Danish or Norwegian immigrants to the United States frequently have similar names ending in the suffix "-sen" or have changed the spelling to "-son". Thanks. 37032 I think linden tree is another name for it. Jakobsen Family Crest 28. An encyclopedia of Norwegian farm names, developed in the early 20th century, can be digitally accessed here: tinyurl.com/farm-names. (c. 1704) and later in Kristiansand. My grandmother was born here and Chimney Rock and so was her brother and sister. My Great Grand parents came from Norway, they said they were from the Fossum farm so thats what was put down as their last name. Mr Hagen, a 70-year-old property and energy magnate, is suspected of "murder or. ThNk you for this article! Do you know about this name? I too am an Overbye descendent and have heard a bit about the farm, however that story about the cows is very interesting! Is Bakken a hill associated with the area or is it a fami name? My fathers family name is Fagerholt. has over 100 different coat-of-arms for that surname. In some names the r- can mean alder (lat. the correct translation for the tree Linde is basswood, not lime. North German and Dutch: topographic name from Middle Low German, Do not sell or share my personal information. We went to Norway about 15 years ago and found the landscape to be beautiful. Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. You try to look through them with their unreadable handwritten scrawls. Just like Norway, Denmark also use a suffix sen in family names. . It led to generations of church records for ancestors. My Dad told me we are originally from Norway. He was later found to be living and subsequently died in Australia in 1984. 1981), German actress, Gotthilf Heinrich Ludwig Hagen (1797-1884), German physicist and hydraulic engineer, Carl I. Hagen (b. So, is there another spelling for his name? Eriksson (147,514). I understand it comes from the name of the farm where the house was. etc. Given names were normally of Northern European origin, often adjusted to suit local dialects. In all ages and in all quarters of the world, distinguishing symbols such as family crests have been widely adopted. I hope someday I can come that way and see that terrain. Like the last comment, we were also told Great Grandpa jumped ship, except he did it in New York Harbor. My maternal grandmothers surname was Barsten from area Trondheim, and maternal grandfather it is said was also Barsten but from Oslo area and chngd to Olson when he came to the states. However, on checking it I found that there was no such family in the vicinity with either spelling and also that there was a Lyse abbey in Norway. Amazon.com: Hagen Coat of Arms, Family Crest & History 11x17 Print - Surname Origin: Norway / Norwegian: Posters & Prints As you look into your Norwegian heritage, you will likely find that your family has a Norwegian family crest, symbolizing the family name. These names will absolutely help with that so again, thank you! (Called Leavy). Norway has held nationwide censuses on a regular basis. r = to do with a river (a stream) or rivers, probably the same origin as avon (Engl), aqua (Latin), Aue (Germ.). Looking at the 20 most common surnames in Denmark in 2012, all but one is a patronymic name. Probably Husum ((lots of houses). Wiik, Wik or Vik is the same topographical name, meaning inlet or bay. Im trying to do some research myself on the name Nesseth for a book Im writing. that you please read the Frequently Asked Sorry my fathers surname isnt on the list! My father John Fredrik Myhre was born in Larvik in 1922. I do not know where the farm was located. Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022. Gerhard Gjerdings samlinger/Statsarkivet i Kristiansand. She took me out to a farm near Malvic indicating it was where he was before left for USA. Which apparently means overhanging mountain of a sacrificial site. Compound names, like vreberg (Upper Berg) or Djupdal (Deep Valley), continue to be common. Most of the questions My own grandfather could not pronounce the th sound. -Wick or -wich in Scotland. My grandfather, Olaf, told our family that his fathers original surname was Rasmussen and he changed it when he came to the US. I enjoyed reading your article, would like to point out one small error. Although accounts of the expedition were well-known for centuries, they werent archaeologically proven until the 1960s.

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