Henkle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Henkle 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 Henkle family
The surname Henkle 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 Henkle family
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Henkle Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Henkel, Henke, Heineke, Heinecke, Heinkel, Hienkel and many more.
Early Notables of the Henkle family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Henkle family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Henkle Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- Marie Henkle, aged 16, who settled in America from Ulzen, Germany, in 1908
- Sarah E. Henkle, aged 4, who landed in America, in 1909
- Friedrick Henkle, aged 53, who landed in America, in 1909
- Bertha E. Henkle, aged 40, who settled in America, in 1909
- Christian Henkle, aged 23, who emigrated to the United States, in 1909
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Contemporary Notables of the name Henkle (post 1700)
- Charles R. Henkle, American topographic engineer with the Marie Byrd Land Survey Party, 1967–68, eponym of Henkle Peak, Antarctica
- Eli Jones Henkle (1825-1893), American politician, U.S. Congressman from the fifth district of Maryland, serving three terms (1875 to 1881)
- Leonard Henkle, American politician, Representative from New York 30th District, 1880 [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 7) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html - Joseph W. Henkle Jr., American Democrat politician, Postmaster at Great Bend, Kansas, 1965-70 (acting, 1965-67) [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 7) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html - Joseph W. Henkle Sr., American Democrat politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1956; Lieutenant Governor of Kansas, 1957-61 [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 7) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html - Eli Jones Henkle (1828-1893), American Democrat politician, Member of Maryland State House of Delegates, 1864, 1872-74; Delegate to Maryland State Constitutional Convention, 1864; Member of Maryland State Senate, 1867-70 [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 7) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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- ^ The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 7) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html