Henk History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Germany

The Henk surname is derived from a Germanic personal (pre-surname) name "heim," which meant home. Cognates of the name are popular throughout Europe.

Early Origins of the Henk family

The surname Henk was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Henk family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Henk research. Another 54 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1824 is included under the topic Early Henk History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Henk Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Henkel, Henke, Heineke, Heinecke, Heinkel, Hienkel and many more.

Early Notables of the Henk family

Prominent among members of the name Henk in this period include

the Henkel family of Bavaria

Henk migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Henk Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Godfrey Henk, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1728 1
Mary Elisabeth Henk, aged 50, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1796 1
Ann Elisabeth Henk, aged 14, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1796 1
Ann Gertrout Henk, aged 24, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1796 1
Ann Mary Henk, aged 25, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1796 1
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Henk Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Kaatje Henk, aged 11, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 1
Mietje Henk, aged 10, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 1
Neltje Henk, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 1
Jans Henk, aged 42, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 1
Peetje Henk, aged 2, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 1
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Henk Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Alma Johanna Henk, who arrived in Illinois in 1941

Contemporary Notables of the name Henk (post 1700) +

Henk de Velde (1949-2022), Dutch seafarer who was especially known for his long solo-voyages around the world
Henk Steevens (1931-2020), Dutch professional cyclist from 1953 until 1955
Henk Hille (b. 1959), Dutch former ice hockey player
Henk Schueler (1923-2016), Dutch speed skater who represented the Netherlands at the European Speed Skating Championships in 1953 and 1954
Henk Visser (1932-2015), Dutch long jumper at the 1952 and 1960 Summer Olympics
Henk Schouten (b. 1932), retired Dutch football midfielder
Henk Peeters (1925-2013), Dutch artist
Henk Bos (1901-1979), Dutch painter
Henk Timmer (b. 1971), Dutch football goalkeeper, currently unattached
Professor Henk Badings (1907-1987), Dutch composer

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)