About Hengen
The surname Hengen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "henge," meaning "hinge." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or worked with hinges. Over time, the surname Hengen may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was seen as dependable or reliable, like a hinge that holds things together.
The surname Hengen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hengen 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 Hengen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hengen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hengen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.