There are
617
Heggens in the USA
Heggen is the
36286th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Heggen

ErikHeggen

Erik Heggen is a Norwegian footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Norwegian club SK Brann.

AudHeggen

Aud Heggen is a Norwegian politician from the Labour Party who has served as a representative in the Parliament of Norway.

GuriHeggen

Guri Heggen is a Norwegian cross-country skier who won multiple medals in World Championships and Winter Olympics.

EmilieHeggen

Emilie Heggen is a Swedish actress known for her role in the critically acclaimed film 'Force Majeure.'

OlavHeggen

Olav Heggen was a Norwegian historian and author, known for his research on Norwegian folklore and cultural history.

TheklaHeggen

Thekla Heggen is a German sculptor whose work focuses on the human form and the exploration of emotions.

JørgenHeggen

Jørgen Heggen is a Danish musician and composer, known for his contributions to the jazz and avant-garde music scenes.

LenaHeggen

Lena Heggen is a Norwegian singer-songwriter and musician known for her soulful voice and introspective lyrics.

AkselHeggen

Aksel Heggen is a Swedish artist specializing in abstract paintings inspired by nature and the human experience.

MaritHeggen

Marit Heggen is a Norwegian journalist and author, known for her investigative reporting and non-fiction books.

Heggen Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Heggen' is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word 'hegn,' which means 'hedge' or 'fence.' It likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a hedge or fence.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Heggen' is most commonly found in Norway, particularly in the regions of Trøndelag and Rogaland. There is also a significant presence of the name in Sweden and Denmark.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Heggen' include 'Heggan' and 'Hegen.'
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its Norwegian origins, the name 'Heggen' is closely associated with immigration from Norway to other Scandinavian countries, as well as to North America during periods of Norwegian emigration.