Hagerup

Hagerup is a Scandinavian surname and placename. It is most commonly found in Denmark and Norway. The name is generally toponymic, deriving from a farm or settlement named Hagerup, itself formed from the Danish element hage, meaning hedge, and the suffix -rup, a common Medieval and Old Norse form meaning village or settlement.

Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname have appeared in historical records in public life, including the church, administration, and the professions, particularly in Denmark and Norway. In some cases, branches of Hagerup families were associated with landed estates and regional governance. In modern times, the name is carried by people worldwide, often reflecting emigration and diaspora.

In addition to being a surname, Hagerup occurs in place-name contexts and can designate manorial or farm sites that have carried the name since medieval times. The form may appear in historical documents with varying spellings depending on the era and language of record.