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

Henske, 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 Henske surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Henske in America

Henske is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Henske surname appeared 157 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 Henske.

We can also compare 2010 data for Henske 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 Henske

The surname HENSKE is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "henne," meaning "hen." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked with poultry or lived near a henhouse.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HENSKE can be found in the town records of Lübeck, a city in northern Germany, dating back to the 14th century. In these records, a man named Johann Henske is mentioned as a merchant and landowner.

The surname HENSKE also appears in various historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries in the regions of Saxony and Brandenburg. It is possible that the name was associated with certain place names or settlements, such as the town of Henske near Leipzig, which may have influenced the spelling and distribution of the surname.

Notable individuals with the surname HENSKE throughout history include Johann Henske (1545-1621), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious subjects. Another prominent figure was Friedrich Henske (1701-1768), a Prussian military officer who served in the Seven Years' War.

In the 19th century, the name HENSKE gained recognition through the work of Karl Henske (1824-1897), a German botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study of plant species and cultivated varieties. His son, Otto Henske (1859-1932), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned horticulturist and landscape architect.

Another noteworthy individual was Hans Henske (1890-1968), a German composer and conductor who was active in the early 20th century. His works included operas, symphonies, and choral pieces, many of which were performed in various German cities during his lifetime.

While the surname HENSKE is not among the most common in Germany or other parts of Europe, it has a rich historical lineage and has been associated with individuals from various professions and walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Henske

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

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

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