There are
1711
Henningsens in the USA
Henningsen is the
16720th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Henningsen

MeinertHenningsen

Meinert Henningsen was a Danish politician and journalist known for his advocacy of social reform and his role in the foundation of the Danish Social Democratic Party.

PederHenningsen

Peder Henningsen was a Norwegian politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice and the Police from 1960 to 1963.

JohanHenningsen

Johan Henningsen was a Swedish artist known for his landscape paintings and his depictions of rural life in Sweden during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

HansJørgen

Hans Jørgen Henningsen was a Danish architect known for his work in the Neoclassical style, including the design of Frederiksberg Palace in Copenhagen.

KirstenHenningsen

Kirsten Henningsen was a Danish journalist and women's rights activist who played a key role in the Danish suffrage movement during the early 20th century.

ClausHenningsen

Claus Henningsen was a Danish inventor and lighting designer who is best known for his development of the PH-lamp, an iconic Danish design.

ChristianHenningsen

Christian Henningsen was a Norwegian classical composer and conductor who is known for his orchestral works and his contributions to Norwegian music education.

HenrikHenningsen

Henrik Henningsen was a Danish art historian and curator who specialized in the history of Danish art and worked at the National Gallery in Copenhagen.

SophieHenningsen

Sophie Henningsen was a Danish actress who appeared in numerous Danish and German films during the silent film era.

ErikHenningsen

Erik Henningsen was a Danish painter known for his social realism and his depictions of everyday life in Danish society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Henningsen Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Henningsen' is of Scandinavian origin and is a patronymic name meaning 'son of Henning.' It is derived from the personal name 'Henning,' which itself derives from the Old Norse name 'Henni,' meaning 'he who rules with a sword.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Henningsen' is most commonly found in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, reflecting its Scandinavian origins.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Henningsen' include 'Henningsson' and 'Henningssøn' in Denmark, 'Henningssen' in Norway, and 'Henningsson' in Sweden.
Migration and ImmigrationThe surname 'Henningsen' has not been widely carried by immigrants to other countries, as it is primarily found in Scandinavia.