There are
486
Henkess in the USA
Henkes is the
44270th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Henkes

KevinHenkes

Kevin Henkes is an American author and illustrator known for his children's books, including 'Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse' and 'Chrysanthemum.'

DorothyHenkes

Dorothy Henkes is a former American figure skater who competed in pairs skating with her brother Walter Henkes in the 1950s.

WalterHenkes

Walter Henkes is a former American figure skater who competed in pairs skating with his sister Dorothy Henkes in the 1950s.

HenkHenkes

Henk Henkes is a Dutch politician and member of the Labour Party, known for his work as a member of the Provincial Council of South Holland.

PaulHenkes

Paul Henkes is a German football player who has played for various clubs, including Bayern Munich, Werder Bremen, and Hertha BSC.

JuliaHenkes

Julia Henkes is a German actress known for her performances in films like 'The Lives of Others' and 'Barbara.'

MariaHenkes

Maria Henkes is a Dutch field hockey player who represented the Netherlands in several international tournaments, including the Olympics.

JanHenkes

Jan Henkes was a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and still life paintings, with a style influenced by the classic Dutch masters.

HansHenkes

Hans Henkes is a German musician and composer, known for his work in the field of contemporary classical music.

EvaHenkes

Eva Henkes is a Swedish journalist and author, recognized for her investigative reporting on social and political issues.

Henkes Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Henkes' is of German origin and is derived from the given name 'Heinrich,' which means 'ruler of the home' or 'estate ruler.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Henkes' is most commonly found in Germany, with significant concentrations in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Henkes' include 'Henke,' 'Hencken,' 'Henkele,' 'Henkel,' and 'Henkeles.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Henkes' have primarily been within Germany and to a lesser extent, to other German-speaking countries.