Find out how popular the last name Haugaard is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Haugaard.

Haugaard, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Haugaard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haugaard in America

Haugaard is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haugaard surname appeared 185 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Haugaard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haugaard to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Haugaard

The surname HAUGAARD originated in Denmark, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old Danish word "haugr," meaning "hill" or "mound," and the suffix "-gard," signifying an enclosed area or farm. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals who resided on or near a hill or elevated terrain.

HAUGAARD is believed to have emerged from the region of Jutland, the mainland peninsula of Denmark. In some historical documents, the name was also spelled as "Hougaard" or "Hougard," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and orthography.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HAUGAARD name can be found in the 1601 census records of the Danish island of Funen. Here, a farmer named Jens Haugaard is listed as a resident of the village of Kvaerndrup.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the HAUGAARD surname was Niels Haugaard (1717-1789), a Danish theologian and author who served as a pastor in various parishes across Zealand and Funen. His works included sermons and theological treatises, some of which were published posthumously.

During the 19th century, the HAUGAARD name gained recognition through the achievements of Hans Haugaard (1832-1912), a Danish politician and landowner. He served as a member of the Folketing (Danish Parliament) from 1876 to 1892, representing the constituency of Maribo County.

Another prominent individual with the HAUGAARD surname was Christen Haugaard (1885-1968), a Danish artist known for his landscape paintings and illustrations. His works often depicted rural scenes and the Danish countryside, capturing the essence of the country's natural beauty.

In the early 20th century, Jens Haugaard (1901-1982) made significant contributions to the field of education as a teacher and school administrator in Denmark. He served as the principal of several schools and was instrumental in implementing educational reforms and improving teaching methods.

While the HAUGAARD surname originated in Denmark, it has since spread to other countries through migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the rolling hills and farmlands of Jutland, where it first emerged as a distinctive family name centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haugaard

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Haugaard.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Haugaard was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Haugaard has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Haugaard was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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