Hoeg

Hoeg is a surname of Scandinavian origin that is also encountered as a toponymic element in some Nordic places. The form Hoeg, lacking diacritics, is a common anglicized spelling found in English-speaking countries.

The name derives from an old Nordic root meaning "high" or "hill," and it likely originated as a descriptive toponym for a family living near an elevated location. Variants include Høeg, Høgh, Høegh, Hoegg and other spellings that preserve the same root. The Danish-Norwegian forms use diacritics; Hoeg represents a non-diacritic rendering used in many migrations and records.

The surname is most common in Denmark and among Danish diaspora communities in North America and other parts of Europe. It also appears in Norway and Sweden, where similar forms exist. The distribution reflects historical migration patterns in the 19th and 20th centuries, during which families moved and established new communities in different regions.

In culture and contemporary use, individuals bearing the surname Hoeg have appeared across fields such as scholarship, sport and the arts, though no single figure defines the name. The surname also appears in fictional contexts and in geographic names, where it functions as a family or place identifier.

See also: Høeg, Høg, Hoegg. This article provides a general overview; for specific people or places, consult dedicated articles or genealogical sources.