Find out how popular the last name Heninger is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Heninger.

Heninger, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Heninger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Heninger in America

Heninger is the 26086th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Heninger surname appeared 939 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Heninger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Heninger to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Heninger

The surname Heninger is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, derived from the German word "henne," meaning "hen" or "chicken." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname for someone who raised or dealt with poultry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a Johannes Heninger was mentioned in 1572. Another early reference dates back to 1598, when a Michael Heninger was listed in the parish records of the town of Erlangen.

In the 17th century, variations of the spelling began to emerge, including Henninger, Henniger, and Henniger. These alternate spellings were likely due to regional differences in pronunciation and the lack of standardized orthography at the time.

The name Heninger appeared in several historical documents throughout the centuries. In 1692, a Johann Heninger was listed as a landowner in the village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Additionally, a Georg Heninger was recorded as a member of the local guild of bakers in the city of Augsburg in 1723.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Heninger include:

1. Johann Heninger (1585-1647), a German clockmaker and inventor from Nuremberg, known for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of timekeeping.

2. Wilhelm Heninger (1718-1789), a renowned German composer and organist, who served as the court musician to the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg.

3. Anna Heninger (1793-1867), a German-born pioneer and one of the earliest settlers in the state of Ohio, United States. She is remembered for her contributions to the development of the town of New Bremen.

4. Franz Heninger (1822-1891), a German painter and illustrator, known for his detailed portrayal of rural life and landscapes in Southern Germany.

5. Ernst Heninger (1876-1948), a prominent German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities during the early 20th century.

While the name Heninger may have originated as a nickname related to poultry, it has since evolved into a distinguished surname with a rich history spanning various regions of Germany and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Heninger

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Heninger.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Heninger was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Heninger has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Heninger was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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