About Hougan
The surname Hougan is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hΗ«gna," meaning "to protect" or "to defend." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their protective nature or someone who worked as a guardian or protector. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Hougan are likely to have ancestral ties to Norway.
The surname Hougan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hougan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hougan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hougan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hougan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.