Explore the Family Name Haug
The meaning of Haug
1. German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Hugo (see Hugh). Compare Hauck. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads named Haug, from the indefinite singular form of Old Norse haugr ‘hill, mound’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Ernst, Ingeborg, Kurt, Albrecht, Arno, Eberhard, Hans, Hedwig, Helmuth, Siegfried, Wolfgang. Scandinavian Bjorn, Arlis, Erik, Helmer, Odvar, Paal, Selmer, Toril.
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How common is the last name Haug in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Haug has seen minor fluctuations over a decade. In 2000, Haug was ranked as the 6465th most popular surname in the United States with 4844 individuals carrying this name. This accounted for approximately 1.8 people per 100,000. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 6757th despite the count of individuals with the Haug surname increasing to 4989. The proportion per 100,000 had also decreased to 1.69.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,465 | #6,757 | -4.52% |
| Count | 4,844 | 4,989 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.8 | 1.69 | -6.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haug
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity commonly associated with the Haug surname. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with the Haug surname identified as White (96%). However, by 2010, this percentage had dipped slightly to 94.53%. There were also small but noticeable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, rising from 0.97% to 1.12% and 1.30% to 2.04% respectively. Additionally, there was a significant increase in individuals with the Haug surname identifying with two or more ethnic identities, jumping from 0.93% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native had decreased during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 94.53% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.04% | 56.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.6% | 72.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 1.12% | 15.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.56% | -6.67% |
| Black | 0.21% | 0.14% | -33.33% |
Haug ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Haug is French & German, which comprises 34.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (27.1%) and Scandinavian (19.2%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Finnish, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Filipino & Austronesian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 34.4% |
| British & Irish | 27.1% |
| Scandinavian | 19.2% |
| Other | 19.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Haug
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Haug have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 65.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 65.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 65.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 64.80% |
| Belfast, United Kingdom | 64.10% |
What Haug haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Haug is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-Y2245.2 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Weber, Hildebrand, Rossi, Ott, Ackerman, Kline, Dennis, Bergmann, Miller, Gartner.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Haug surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Haug have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Haug" Surname 48.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Haug" Surname 27.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Haug" Surname 18.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Haug" Surname 15.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Haug?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Haug are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition