About Henle
The surname Henle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "henel," meaning "chicken." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or raised chickens. The name Henle may have been given to individuals who were poultry farmers, chicken merchants, or had some association with chickens in their occupation. Over time, the surname Henle has evolved and spread to various regions, becoming a relatively uncommon but distinct family name.
The surname Henle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Henle 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 Henle is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Henle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Henle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.