Henson

Henson is a surname of English origin. It is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Hense" or "son of Hen," with the given name Hense/Hen deriving from medieval forms related to Henry. The surname appears in English records from the Middle Ages and is now common in English-speaking countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

Notable people with the surname include Jim Henson (1936–1990), an American puppeteer, filmmaker, and founder of The Jim Henson Company, renowned for creating the Muppets and a wide body of television and film work. Bill Henson (born 1955) is an Australian photographer known for his portraits and cinematographic style that has attracted international attention and controversy.

The name Henson also appears in other contexts, including institutions and geographic names associated with individuals bearing the surname.