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The German surname Hag, like many surnames, was taken from some geographical feature near the dwelling place of its first bearer. Coming from the Old Norse "haga," or some local variation of the word, the name means "one who lives near a hedged or fenced enclosure."
The surname Hag was first found in Bavaria, where the name was closely identified in early medieval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. The earliest known bearer of the name was Walther vom Hage, recorded in 1345.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hag research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1820 and 1915 are included under the topic Early Hag History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Haag, Hage, Hag, Hager, Hagemann, Hegemann, Heggemann and many more.
Prominent among members of the name Hag in this period include