Hag History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe 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." Early Origins of the Hag familyThe 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. Early History of the Hag familyThis 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. Hag Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Haag, Hage, Hag, Hager, Hagemann, Hegemann, Heggemann and many more. Early Notables of the Hag familyProminent among members of the name Hag in this period include
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hag Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Hag Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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