Hågensen

Hågensen is a Scandinavian surname of patronymic origin. It is derived from the given name Hågen, with the suffix -sen meaning "son," so it originally signified "son of Hågen." In Norway and Denmark, such patronymic surnames became inherited family names in the modern era.

The name is most commonly found in Norway and Denmark, with diaspora communities in Sweden, Iceland, and North America due to emigration. Variants and related forms include Hagensen and, less commonly, Hågensdatter as a historical feminine form; anglicized spellings can appear as Hagenson or Hagenesen in some records.

In usage today, Hågensen functions as a fixed surname rather than a literal indicator of paternal lineage. The surname fits into a broader Nordic pattern of -sen surnames that also include Hansen, Larsen, and Andersen, though those are derived from different given names. Orthographic choices reflect Norwegian or Danish origins, particularly the use of the å character.

Notable bearers include individuals across fields such as academia, sports, and culture, reflecting the surname's presence in contemporary Nordic societies as well as immigrant communities. As with many surnames of Scandinavian origin, genealogical sources emphasize regional distribution and historical records in parish, census, and immigration documents to trace family lineages.