| ![Show Contents]() Henrikson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The historic German region of Prussia was the original home of the name Henrikson. Henrikson was a local name, a type of hereditary surname that identified people by the places where they lived. Landowners were the first to use local names, which often used the prefix "von," meaning "of" or "from," in some cases a mark of aristocratic birth. Local names are by far the most common type of German hereditary surname. Henrikson was a name for someone who lived in many places throughout Prussia. The surname Henrikson was created from the widespread and popular Christian name Heinrich. According to some, the name comes from heim, and rich, meaning "ruler of the home." Early Origins of the Henrikson familyThe surname Henrikson was first found in Prussia, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the political conflicts of the area. The family branched into many houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions, where they played significant roles in the social and political affairs. The name became popular from its use among many Germanic Emperors and nobles. Most noted among these were Heinrich I (der Vogler) and Heinrich II, both of whom are also holy figures. Others include Heinrich VII of Luxemburg and Prince Heinrich the Lion of Brunswick. Individual bearers of the family name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Heinrich Heymrich of Kassel in 1368. Early History of the Henrikson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Henrikson research. Another 331 words (24 lines of text) covering the years 1631, 1654, 1738, 1760, 1781, 1805 and 1861 are included under the topic Early Henrikson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Henrikson Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Henrikson include Heinrich, Heinreich, Heinrick, Heinricke, Heinrichs, Heinritz, Heimrich, Heimreich, Heimrick, Heimricke, Heimrichs, Heimritz, Hinerich, Hinerick, Hinereich, Hinericke, Hinerichs, Hinreich, Hinrich, Hinrick, Hinricke, Hinrichs, Hinritz, Hennerich, Hennericks, Hennereich and many more. Early Notables of the Henrikson familyMore information is included under the topic Early Henrikson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Henrikson familyMuch of German history has been shaped by the state of Prussia. It was an enduring military power until after the Second World War. At that time, the state was abolished altogether and its land divided between the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. While some Prussians were content to remain in those countries, others moved away, many of them migrating to North America. They entered the United States mostly through Philadelphia, moving on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others went to Canada, settling on the prairies and in the province of Ontario. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were: Johann Heinrich, who settled in America in 1709 as well as Georg Heinrich, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1731.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Henrikson (post 1700) | + |
- Vernon C. Henrikson, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives from Newaygo District, 1952 1
- Roy A. Henrikson, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1956 1
- Roy A. Henrikson, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from East Lyme, 1946 1
- Fred E. Henrikson, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from Berlin, 1954 1
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