There are
543
Hankess in the USA
Hankes is the
40313rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hankes

TomHanks

Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in movies such as 'Forrest Gump,' 'Apollo 13,' and 'Saving Private Ryan.' He is considered one of the greatest actors of his generation.

ColinHanks

Colin Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. He has appeared in movies such as 'Orange County' and 'King Kong,' and TV shows like 'Fargo' and 'Life in Pieces.' He is the son of Tom Hanks.

EmmaHunton

Emma Hunton is an American actress and singer. She has appeared in Broadway productions such as 'Spring Awakening' and 'Next to Normal.' She is also known for her role as Elphaba in the national tour of 'Wicked.'

JosiasHankes

Josias Hankes was a Dutch Jewish entrepreneur. He was known for his involvement in the trade of diamonds and for his philanthropic activities.

FrankHankes

Frank Hankes was an Australian cricketer. He represented the New South Wales cricket team and played as a wicket-keeper.

MarieHankes

Marie Hankes was a Czech actress. She was known for her roles in Czech films and stage productions.

GeorgeHankes

George Hankes was a British naval officer. He served in the Royal Navy and participated in several naval battles.

AnneHankes

Anne Hankes was a British painter. She was known for her landscape paintings and was associated with the British impressionist movement.

JohnHankes

John Hankes was an English composer. He composed several classical music pieces and was known for his operas.

SophieHankes

Sophie Hankes is a German journalist and author. She has written several books on politics and society.

Hankes Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Hankes' is an English variant of the surname 'Hanks.' It is derived from the personal name 'Hank,' which is a diminutive form of 'Henry.' The name 'Henry' itself is of Germanic origin and means 'ruler of the home' or 'estate ruler.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Hankes' is relatively rare and is mainly found in the United States, particularly in states like Ohio and Indiana. It is also found in smaller numbers in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Hankes' include 'Hanks,' 'Hake,' 'Hannes,' 'Hankin,' 'Hansen,' 'Hitchins,' 'Hanke,' 'Henkel,' and 'Hargett.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Hankes' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of British colonization and European migration to the United States, Canada, and Australia.