About Henige
The surname Henige is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hennic," meaning "humble" or "gentle." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed these qualities. Over time, the name Henige became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to these characteristics.
The surname Henige is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Henige 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 Henige is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Henige in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Henige using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.