Surname Henßge - Meaning and Origin

Henßge: What does the surname Henßge mean?

The last name Henßge is of German origin and is believed to have originated from the pre-7th century German word, "henne" meaning chicken. As such, it is thought to have originated as a nickname for someone who was believed to have a character or physical trait akin to a chicken, such as being timid and shy.

The name can also be derived from a location, as in, "at the house of the chicken" and may be a sign of geographical origin from a particular place associated with a chicken. Alternatively, the name could be an indication of those who worked with chickens such as farmers or cooks.

The use of the name Henßge as a surname originated in the late 15th century. It spread to several other countries, such as the United States, where it was more commonly spelled as "Hensge". Variations of the name include Hencke and Hersge.

In Germany today, Henßge is considered a relatively rare surname and is found mostly in certain parts of the country such as Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine Westphalia.

The Henßge name is believed to represent a humble and nurturing character, and its bearer is likely to be a down-to-earth person who enjoys being surrounded by family. They may be quite patient and willing to help others, particularly those who are close to them.

Henßge: Where does the name Henßge come from?

The last name Henßge is present in many countries today, though it is most commonly found in the German-speaking countries of Germany and Austria. In Germany, the name is most popular in the western and northern parts of the country, particularly North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria.

In Austria, the name Henßge is primarily found in the southern and eastern parts of the country. It first appears as a household name in regions around Vienna and Lower Austria.

Elsewhere, the name Henßge is significantly less common. Records in the United States show small numbers of people with this name in a handful of states, mainly those with larger German-American populations: California, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Overall, Henßge is most widely distributed in the German-speaking countries in Western Europe. It is typically spelled with an "ß" (known as an Eszett in German) instead of the more common "ss" combination seen in many English-speaking countries.

Variations of the surname Henßge

The surname Henßge is derived from the name of the Germanic given name Heinz, which is often used as a surname. It is believed that the name may have originated from the ancient Germanic name meaning 'son of the estate', 'son of the home' or 'son of the house'.

Variations of the surname Henßge include Hensege, Hencke, Henckemann, Henckel, Hencken, Henge, Henning, Hennicker, Hennick, Hennes, Hennig, Henze, Henske, Heinßge, Heintsge, Heintze, Heintzege, Heintzeger, Heins, Heinsge, and Hinßge.

Spellings of Henßge include Henzge, Henzgeh, Heinsge, Henchesge, Hensge, Hencge, Hensegge, Hensig, Hennesge, Henicke, Henicsge, Heinzge, Heincig, Henze, Heinschege, Hengge, Hennecke, Hennige, and Henngge.

Surnames of the same origin include Heintschel, Hensel, Hemsel, Hentch, Hemsch, Heintz, Heinzke, Henckel, Henckelmann, Hencke, Hencken, Henge, Henning, and Hennicker.

It is important to note that the spelling of surnames have changed drastically over centuries due to local dialects and regional differences. As a result, it is likely that other variants and spellings still exist for the Henßge surname. Furthermore, the surname may be found spelled in different ways across different countries and regions.

Famous people with the name Henßge

• Nicole Henßge, German professional snowboarder, won the bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.
• Claude Henßge, German football player who appeared 106 times for the German national team and was a member of the winning squad of the 1990 World Cup in Rome.
• Norbert Henßge, German photographer who has received numerous awards, including the Hasselblad Masters in 2012 and the Dr. Erich Salomon Prize in 2014.
• Ralf Henßge, German former track athlete who won bronze medals in the 1990 European Athletics Championships and the 1991 World Athletics Championships.
• Ferdinand Henßge, German entrepreneur and early adopter of modern irrigation systems, who founded the Henßge GmbH company.
• Clara Henßge, German flutist who has taught, performed, and conducted across Europe and the US.
• Friedhelm Henßge, German sculptor and ceramist, who was nominated for the finest ceramic works in 2010.
• Sebastian Henßge, German contemporary artist, who is best known for his mixed-media work on wood and his large-scale light objects.
• Sabine Henßge, German art director who assisted in the production of the German film Poll (2015).
• Uwe Henßge, German professor and medical researcher with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases.

Other surnames

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