Hencke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Hencke

What does the name Hencke mean?

The Hencke 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 Hencke family

The surname Hencke 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 Hencke family

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Hencke Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Hencke family

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Hencke migration to the United States +

Hencke Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Christopher Hencke, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1743 1
Elizabeth Hencke, who landed in New York, NY in 1743 1
Anne Marie Hencke, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1797 1
Chretienne Hencke, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1797 1
George Hencke, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1797 1
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Hencke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Ludwig Hencke, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1804 1
Joh Christoph Hencke, who arrived in America in 1847 1
Fritz Hencke, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 1
Ludwig Hencke, who landed in New York, NY in 1850 1

Sources +

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)