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The distinguished and ancient surname Haga is Old English in origin, and traces its history back to the Middle Ages, when the island of Britain was inhabited by the
Anglo-Saxons. The name is derived from the Old English "haga" or the Old Norse "hagi," which both mean "dweller by the haw." It is likely that the name was first borne by someone who lived near a hedged field or enclosure. Although now the name is pronounced as a single syllable, it was originally pronounced as two, as can be seen from the spelling “Hag-he”. Most likely, the second syllable was a hard “g” sound; the name was probably pronounced “hah-geh”.
Early Origins of the Haga family
The surname Haga was first found in
Yorkshire, where Jollan de Hagh was recorded in 1229. The Scottish branch lived in Bemersyde for many centuries after their arrival in Scotland.
Early History of the Haga family
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Haga Spelling Variations
The name, Haga, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Haig, Haigh, Hague, Hait, Haight, Hate, Haga and others.
Early Notables of the Haga family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Haga family to the New World and Oceana
The New World beckoned settlers from the Scottish-English borders. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Among the early settlers bearing the Haga surname who came to North America were:
Haga Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
- Joh Daniel Haga, who settled in Philadelphia in 1753
Haga Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
- Adalbert Haga, who sailed from Bremen to New York, N in 1861
Contemporary Notables of the name Haga (post 1700)
- Noriyuki Haga, Japanese Superbike World Championship rider
- Marcelius Haga, Norwegian politician
- Herman Haga (1852-1936), Dutch physicist
- Hans Jensen Haga, Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party
- Hans Haga (1924-2008), Norwegian agrarian leader
- Borghild Bondevik Haga (1906-1990), Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party
- Åslaug Haga (b. 1959), Norwegian politician and was the leader of the Centre Party
- Arild Haga (1913-1985), Norwegian revue writer
The Haga Motto
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Sola Virtus Invicta
Motto Translation: Virtue alone is invincible