Engen (surname)

Engen is a surname with origins primarily in Norway and the Netherlands.

Origin and Meaning:

• Norwegian: The Norwegian surname Engen is typically a habitational name derived from various farmsteads named Engen. The name Engen itself is derived from the Old Norse word "engi," meaning "meadow" or "field." Thus, the surname refers to someone who lived at or came from a place with meadows.

• Dutch: The Dutch surname Engen may also be toponymic, derived from place names containing "engen" or related words, which can similarly refer to meadows or agricultural land. It's also possible, though less common, that it has other origins in Dutch language or local dialects.

Distribution:

The surname Engen is most prevalent in Norway and amongst Norwegian diaspora communities, particularly in the United States. It also appears in the Netherlands, although potentially less frequently than in Norway.

Notable People:

Notable individuals with the surname Engen include:

• Corey Engen (born 1909, died 1999): Norwegian-American ski jumper and member of the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame.

• Alf Engen (born 1907, died 1997): Norwegian-American skier, brother of Corey Engen, and also a member of the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame.

• Other individuals with the surname Engen may exist in various fields; further research may be required to identify them.

Variations:

Variations in spelling are rare, but depending on transcription and immigration records, minor alterations might exist.

Related Terms:

Related terms may include place names containing "engen" or "engi" in Norway and the Netherlands.