hennen

Hennen is a surname of Germanic origin that is found primarily in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, with smaller communities in North America due to immigration. It is commonly treated as a patronymic surname, derived from a given name such as Henne, a diminutive form of Hendrik (Henry) or Johannes, with the -en suffix indicating lineage or association.

Spelling and pronunciation vary by region. Variants include Henne, Henn, Hennon, and Henneman, reflecting shifts in dialect, literacy, and migration. In some records the name may appear with diacritics or phonetic spellings.

In genealogical sources, the name Hennen appears across a range of occupations and periods. There is no single figure universally identified as the founder of the surname, and bearers of the name have contributed to many fields, including law, education, science, and the arts.

Related surnames and forms stem from the same root, and they offer clues for researchers tracing family histories in Dutch- and German-speaking areas. To distinguish between families with similar names, researchers often consult civil registries, parish records, and immigration documents.