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Hennig

Hennig is a German-language surname that is also encountered as a given name in some cases. It is most common in German-speaking areas and among communities with German heritage, including emigrant communities in North America.

Etymology: The name derives from the medieval given name Heinrich (Henry). Hennig and its variant Henning developed

Distribution and usage: In Germany, Hennig has historical concentrations in northern and central regions, with records

Notable bearers: Individuals with the surname Hennig have been active in various fields, including science, engineering,

See also: Henning, a related given name and surname; Hennings.

as
diminutive
or
pet
forms
of
Heinrich
and,
when
adopted
as
a
surname,
could
signify
“son
of
Hennig”
or
“descendant
of
Heinrich.”
dating
to
the
Middle
Ages.
The
surname
spread
through
migration
to
Austria,
Denmark,
and
the
Baltic
states,
and
later
to
the
Americas
through
emigration.
Variants
such
as
Henning,
Hennings,
and
related
spellings
are
common.
sports,
and
the
arts.
The
name
is
also
found
in
genealogical
and
onomastic
literature
as
an
example
of
German
patronymic
naming.