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Haugaard
Haugaard and Haugard are surnames of Danish and Norwegian origin which derive from the Old Norse word ''haugr'' which can be translated to mean hill, knoll, or mound. Other derivatives include Hauge, Haugan, Haugen and Haugland. Haugaard may refer to: * Erik Christian Haugaard (1923–2009), American author * Harald Haugaard, Danish fiddler, composer, and producer * Jacob Haugaard (born 1952), Danish comedian, actor and politician * Svend Haugaard (1913–2003), Danish politician *William Haugaard William E. Haugaard (1889 – September 1948) was an American architect who served as the State Architect for the State of New York from 1928 to 1944. A number of his works have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Life Ha ..., New York State architect {{surname Danish-language surnames Norwegian-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surnames
In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name, as the forename, or at the end; the number of surnames given to an individual also varies. As the surname indicates genetic inheritance, all members of a family unit may have identical surnames or there may be variations; for example, a woman might marry and have a child, but later remarry and have another child by a different father, and as such both children could have different surnames. It is common to see two or more words in a surname, such as in compound surnames. Compound surnames can be composed of separate names, such as in traditional Spanish culture, they can be hyphenated together, or may contain prefixes. Using names has been documented in even the oldest historical records. Examples of surnames are documented in the 11th ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Norse
Old Norse, Old Nordic, or Old Scandinavian, is a stage of development of North Germanic languages, North Germanic dialects before their final divergence into separate Nordic languages. Old Norse was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and their Viking expansion, overseas settlements and chronologically coincides with the Viking Age, the Christianization of Scandinavia and the consolidation of Scandinavian kingdoms from about the 7th to the 15th centuries. The Proto-Norse language developed into Old Norse by the 8th century, and Old Norse began to develop into the modern North Germanic languages in the mid-to-late 14th century, ending the language phase known as Old Norse. These dates, however, are not absolute, since written Old Norse is found well into the 15th century. Old Norse was divided into three dialects: Old West Norse, ''Old West Norse'' or ''Old West Nordic'' (often referred to as ''Old Norse''), Old East Norse, ''Old East Norse'' or ''Old East Nordic'', and ''Ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hauge (other)
Hauge is a common Norwegian surname, commonly associated with farms. The name Hauge derives from the old Norse word ''haugr'' meaning hill, knoll, or mound. Derivatives also include Haugan and Haugen. Hauge may also refer to: People * Alfred Hauge (1876–1901), Norwegian painter * Alfred Hauge (1915–1986), Norwegian historian and author * Earl Hauge (born 1940), American politician and Lutheran minister * Eivind Hiis Hauge (born 1937), Norwegian physicist * Frederic Hauge (born 1965), Norwegian environmental activist * Gabriel Hauge (1914–1981), American bank executive, author and economist * Hans Nielsen Hauge (1771–1824), Norwegian revivalist lay preacher * Hans Nilsen Hauge (1853–1931), Norwegian politician * Harald Hauge (born 1984), Norwegian football defender * Jens Christian Hauge (1915–2006), Norwegian World War II resistance fighter and politician * Jens Petter Hauge (born 1999), Norwegian footballer who plays for Eintracht Frankfurt * Kjell Ove Hauge ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haugan (name)
Haugan is a Norwegian surname which originated as a Toponymic_surname, farm name. The name Haugan derives from the Old Norse word ''haugr'' which can be translated to mean hill, knoll, or mound. Other derivatives include Hauge (other), Hauge, Haugen (other), Haugen and Haugland (other), Haugland, all common Norwegian surnames. Haugan may refer to: People *Bernt B. Haugan (1862–1931), American minister, politician, and temperance leader *Björn Haugan (1942–2009), Norwegian opera singer *Dag-Are Haugan (born 1970), Norwegian musician *Eirik Haugan (born 1997), Norwegian footballer *Gregory T. Haugan (born 1931), American author and expert in the field of Work Breakdown Structure *Gunnar Haugan (1925–2009), Norwegian character actor *H. G. Haugan (1840–1921), American railroad and banking executive *Helge Alexander Haugan (1847–1909), American banker *Jørgen Haugan (born 1941), Norwegian author and lecturer *Peter M. Haugan (born 1958), Norweg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haugen (surname)
Haugen is a Norwegian surname. Notable people with the surname include: People with the surname tend to come from Norwegian descent. Academics * Einar Haugen (1906–1994), American linguist, author and university professor * Håvard Jostein Haugen, Norwegian materials scientist * Odd Einar Haugen (born 1954), Norwegian philologist * Robert Haugen (1942-2013), American professor of finance Artists * Arne Haugen Sørensen (born 1932), Danish illustrator * Jørgen Haugen Sørensen (1934–2021), Danish sculptor Performers * Andrea Haugen (1969–2021), Norwegian recording artist known under her artist name of Nebelhexë * Kim Haugen (born 1958), Norwegian actor, son of Per Theodor Haugen * Lars Håvard Haugen (born 1969), Norwegian guitarist * Per Theodor Haugen (1932-2018), Norwegian actor *Tomas Thormodsæter Haugen, musician who performs under the name Samoth * Sandra Lyng Haugen (born 1987), Norwegian singer * Tomas Thormodsæter Haugen (born 1974), Norwegian musician Polit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haugland (name)
Haugland is a Norwegian surname from any of numerous farmsteads in Norway. From Old Norse word ''haugr'' meaning hill or mound. Other derivatives include Hauge, Haugan and Haugen, all common Norwegian family names. Notable people with the surname include: *Aage Haugland (1944-2000), Danish operatic bass * Åshild Haugland (born 1986), a Norwegian politician *Baard Madsen Haugland (1835-1896), Norwegian politician *Bill Haugland, Canadian television news anchorman *Brynhild Haugland (1905-1998), American Republican Party politician *Curly Haugland, American politician, member of the RNC rules committee. *Eugen Haugland (1912-1990), Norwegian triple jumper *Glenn Erik Haugland (born 1961), an American contemporary composer *Hanne Haugland (born 1967), Norwegian high jumper *Hanne Haugland (born 1991), a Norwegian speed skater * Ian Haugland (born 1964), Swedish drummer *Jens Haugland (1910-1991), Norwegian politician *Jens Edv. Haugland (1924-1981), Norwegian politician * John Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erik Christian Haugaard
Erik Christian Haugaard (April 13, 1923 – June 4, 2009) was a Danish-born American writer, best known for children's books and for his translations of the works of Hans Christian Andersen. Biography Erik Christian Haugaard was born in Frederiksberg, Denmark. He was the son of Professor Gottfred and Karen (Pedersen) Haugaard. He came to the United States in 1940 after fleeing the Nazi invasion of Denmark, and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force before the end of World War II. He attended Black Mountain College in North Carolina from 1941 to 1942. He also attended the New School for Social Research in New York City. In 1963, he published his first book for children and young adults, ''Hakon of Rogen's Saga''. The book was well received by readers and critics and was named an American Library Association Notable Book. His literary awards include recognition for his 1978 translation of ''The Complete Fairy Tales and Stories of Hans Christian Andersen''. Haugaard married Myrna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harald Haugaard
Harald Haugaard (born 23 February 1975) is a Danish violinist and composer raised on the island of Funen in Denmark. He is best known as a folk musician, having collaborated with musician Morten Alfred Høirup in the duo Haugaard & Høirup, and with folk singer Helene Blum. Together, they perform as the Helene Blum & Harald Haugaard Band. Career Haugaard studied general music education at the Funen Music Conservatory in 1998. There, he was a lecturer of folk music education from 2000-2005. He also taught at the Norwegian Music College, the Vestjysk Music Conservatory, Ollerup Efterskole, and the Royal College of Music, Stockholm. In 2000, he played violin on the second studio album of the folktronica band Sorten Muld, entitled "III". Together with Morten Alfred Høirup, he formed the duo Haugaard & Høirup in 1998. This act received numerous nominations and awards, winning the title of "Danish Folk Art Artist of the Year" and "Danish People's Composer of the Year" at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacob Haugaard
Daniel Jacob Haugaard (born 12 May 1952) is a Danish-Faroese comedian, actor, musician, composer, writer, TV host and former representative in the Danish Parliament. Activities Jacob Haugaard has been a well-known performer in Denmark for many years, mixing comedy, singing and instrumental music in his own unique style. He is usually dressed in an ever-changing range of gaudy suits, and often plays a home-made guitar for which he is well known. He has recorded many music records and CDs since 1977. Haugaard has also produced radio, films and TV, mostly comedy and sketches and has a long history of close cooperation with comedian and entertainer Finn Nørbygaard, since 1984. They performed as the Finn & Jacob duo for many years. Haugaard lived in Malling near Aarhus for many years, where he ran his own TV station from a disused watertower in his backyard, until he was elected as an MP. In his younger days, Haugaard was a leader in the " Union of Deliberate Work-avoiding Elemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Svend Haugaard
Svend Haugaard (1913–2003), was a Danish politician and party leader. Member of Folketinget for the Social Liberal Party 1964–1979. Agronomist. Headmaster of an agricultural high school. Was part of a leftist oppositional party faction during the party leadership of Hilmar Baunsgaard. Followed the latter as party leader but achieved a poor election result in February 1977. Haugaard had a lifelong personal and organizational commitment to pacifism Pacifism is the opposition or resistance to war, militarism (including conscription and mandatory military service) or violence. Pacifists generally reject theories of Just War. The word ''pacifism'' was coined by the French peace campaign .... In translation, his memoirs from 1989 are called ''No words without deeds''. External linksBiographical notes from the Danish Peace Academy and a picture from the cover of Haugaard's memoirs 1913 births 2003 deaths Danish Social Liberal Party politicians Members of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Haugaard
William E. Haugaard (1889 – September 1948) was an American architect who served as the State Architect for the State of New York from 1928 to 1944. A number of his works have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Life Haugaard obtained degrees from the School of Architecture at Pratt Institute in 1908 and later studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. From 1913 to 1918, he worked in Panama and designed a number of buildings in the Canal Zone, and assisted in design of the Gorgas Hospital. From 1920 to 1928, he was a member of the firm of Haugaard & Burnham in New York City. In February 1928, Haugaard was appointed as the State Architect for the State of New York. He served as state architect from 1928 until 1944 and designed numerous state office buildings, prisons, hospitals, and schools, including Attica State Prison. His works included a dozen armories during that period. ''See also:'' Haugaard resigned as state architect in January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
