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

Henne, 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 Henne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Henne in America

Henne is the 13834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Henne surname appeared 2,185 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Henne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Henne 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 Henne

The surname HENNE has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "henne," which means "hen" or "chicken." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who raised or traded in poultry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the 13th century. In this record, a person named "Henneko" is mentioned in relation to a land transaction in the town of Pritzwalk, located in the modern-day state of Brandenburg, Germany.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, variations of the name, such as "Henneke" and "Hennig," were documented in various regions of Germany, including Saxony, Thuringia, and Silesia. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and spelling preferences.

The name HENNE has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Johannes Henne (c. 1490-1547), a German Lutheran theologian and reformer who was involved in the Protestant Reformation. Another prominent figure was Johann Henne (1763-1828), a German physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in his region.

In the 19th century, the name gained recognition through the works of Otto Henne am Rhyn (1828-1914), a Swiss historian and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of Switzerland. His most notable work, "Kulturgeschichte der neueren Zeit" (Cultural History of Modern Times), was a comprehensive examination of European cultural developments from the 15th to the 19th century.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the HENNE surname was Arnold Henne (1887-1959), a German-American artist and illustrator who was best known for his works depicting life in the American West. His illustrations appeared in numerous publications, including The Saturday Evening Post and Life magazine.

The name HENNE has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany. For example, the town of Hennigsdorf, located in the state of Brandenburg, is believed to have derived its name from a person named "Hennig" or "Henneke," possibly reflecting the presence of an early settler with this surname.

While the HENNE surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. However, the historical records and examples provided here serve as a testament to the name's rich heritage and enduring presence throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Henne

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

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 Henne 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 Henne 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 Henne was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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