About Hench
The surname Hench is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hengist," meaning "stallion" or "young horse." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a horse-like appearance or possessed qualities associated with a horse, such as strength, agility, or speed. Over time, the surname Hench became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.
The surname Hench is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hench based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hench is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hench in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hench using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.