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Germany Early Origins of the Henkel familyThe 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. Early History of the Henkel familyThis 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. Henkel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Henkel, Henke, Henkell and others. Early Notables of the Henkel familyProminent among members of the name Henkel in this period include - the Henkel family of Bavaria
Henkel RankingIn the United States, the name Henkel is the 7,022nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
Henkel migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Henkel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Hans Jurig Henkel, who landed in New York in 1709 2
- Michel Henkel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 2
- Philip Henkel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 2
- John David Henkel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 2
- John Valentin Henkel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 2
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Henkel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mary Henkel, aged 26, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1845 2
- Henry Henkel, who landed in Mississippi in 1854 2
- Valentin Henkel, who landed in America in 1855 2
- Charles Henkel, who landed in Texas in 1858 2
- Philipp Henkel, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1866 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Henkel (post 1700) | + |
- Kim Henkel (b. 1946), American film producer, writer, and actor
- William Henkel, American politician, Representative from New York 16th District, 1916 3
- William Henkel, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1892, 1924 (alternate); Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 15th District, 1916 3
- M. A. Henkel, American Republican politician, Member of New York Republican State Committee, 1930 3
- Columbus Vance Henkel (b. 1908), American Democratic Party politician, Member of North Carolina State Senate 25th District, 1953-59; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1956 3
- August Henkel, American politician, Representative from New York 1st District, 1934 3
- Ann S. Henkel, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2000, 2004 3
- Andrea Henkel (b. 1977), German 2002 Olympic gold medal winner in the 15 km Individual Biathlon
- Heike Henkel (b. 1964), German former athlete competing in high jump who won the high jump gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona
- Manuela Henkel (b. 1974), German Gold Medal-winning cross-country skier
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Suggested Readings for the name Henkel | + |
- Holcombe-Doane-Henke (also Henkel) Family History 1812-1983 by Mary Alice Henke.
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- 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)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 7) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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