Summary

Surname HENNING has German origins and is derived from the given name Heinrich. It is believed to have originated in northern Germany and later spread to various countries around the world.
There are
16557
Hennings in the USA
Henning is the
2199th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Henning

ChrisHenning

Chris Henning is an American artist known for his abstract paintings that explore the relationship between color, form, and space.

HansHenning

Hans Henning Ørberg was a Danish linguist and author known for developing the Lingua Latina per se Illustrata series, a widely used method for learning Latin.

KarenHenning

Karen Henning is a South African journalist and news anchor who became the first woman to anchor the main evening news bulletin on South African television.

TheoHenning

Theo Henning is a German footballer who played as a midfielder and is known for his time at FC Bayern Munich and the German national team.

AndréHenning

André Henning is a Brazilian sports commentator and television presenter known for his work in broadcasting major football matches and events.

AnjaHenning

Anja Henning is a German mathematician and professor known for her research in computational mathematics and her work on numerical methods for partial differential equations.

ArnoldHenning

Arnold Henning was a Swedish cyclist who competed in multiple Olympic Games and won several Swedish National Championships in track cycling.

MikaelHenning

Mikael Henning is a Swedish musician and composer known for his work as a guitarist and songwriter for the Swedish rock band Kent.

EdithHenning

Edith Henning was a German actress who appeared in various films during the 1930s and 1940s, including several collaborations with director Leni Riefenstahl.

RobertHenning

Robert Henning is an American entrepreneur and software engineer known for co-founding the cybersecurity company Alert Logic.

Henning Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Henning' is of German origin and is derived from the given name 'Henn', which is a short form of 'Johannes' (John) in Old High German. It was originally a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Henning'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Henning' is found in various countries, including Germany, Denmark, Sweden, South Africa, and the United States. It is most common in Germany and Denmark.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Henning' include 'Henny', 'Henin', and 'Henings'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Henning' has been carried by immigrants to various countries, especially during periods of German emigration and settlement.