There are
1346
Tangens in the USATangen is the
19933rd
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Tangen
JohnTangen
John Tangen was a Norwegian ice hockey player who competed in the 1952 Winter Olympics.OddTangen
Odd Tangen was a Norwegian cyclist who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.LarsTangen
Lars Tangen was a Norwegian football player who played as a midfielder.EinarTangen
Einar Tangen was a Norwegian ski jumper who competed in the 1930s and 1940s.MariusTangen
Marius Tangen is a Norwegian football player who currently plays as a defender for Start in the Norwegian First Division.MaritTangen
Marit Tangen is a Norwegian handball player who currently plays for Molde HK in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I.RobertTangen
Robert Tangen is the CEO of Tangen International Corporation, a global investment firm.LeneTangen
Lene Tangen is a Norwegian dancer and choreographer best known for her work with the Norwegian National Ballet.JonTangen
Jon Tangen is a Norwegian journalist and news anchor, known for his work on NRK.IdaTangen
Ida Tangen is a Norwegian author and playwright, known for her works exploring themes of identity and belonging.Tangen Genealogy
OriginsThe surname Tangen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word 'tangi,' meaning 'a narrow strip of land.' It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place or region with that name.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Tangen is most commonly found in Norway, where it has its roots. It is also found in other Scandinavian countries such as Sweden and Denmark, as well as among Norwegian diaspora communities in other parts of the world.
VariationsVariations of the surname Tangen include 'Tangene' and 'Tangena.'
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its Norwegian origins, the name Tangen is primarily associated with migration and immigration patterns related to Norway. Norwegian immigrants brought the surname with them to various countries, particularly in North America, during periods of Norwegian emigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries.