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The surname Henkel 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Henkel research. Another 54 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1824 is included under the topic Early Henkel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Henkel, Henke, Henkell and others.
Prominent among members of the name Henkel in this period include
In the United States, the name Henkel is the 7,022nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1