TANGEN
Tangen
Tangen is a British surname with origins stemming from the Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway and Sweden. The name is believed to have been brought to the British Isles by Scandinavian settlers during the Viking Age, which spanned from the late 8th century to the early 11th century.
The surname 'Tangen' is a toponymic name, meaning that it is derived from a place name. In this case, it likely originates from the villages named Tangen found in Norway and Sweden. These villages were often named after features in the landscape, such as fields or meadows.
Over time, individuals bearing the surname Tangen would have spread throughout the British Isles, with some settling in areas where Scandinavian influence was particularly strong, such as parts of Scotland and northern England.
Like many surnames with Scandinavian origins, the name Tangen may have undergone various spellings and pronunciations as it became anglicised over the centuries. Today, the surname Tangen is relatively rare in the UK but can still be found among families with Scandinavian heritage or connections.
Individuals with the surname Tangen have likely contributed to the rich tapestry of British society, with their descendants potentially involved in a variety of fields and professions. As with many surnames, tracing one's lineage back to the original bearers of the Tangen name can provide insights into one's familial history and connections to the broader Scandinavian heritage in Britain.
There are approximately 44 people named Tangen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Tangen.