Given name & surname

Hennig

“the ruler of the house”

In German use, Hennig is a variant of Henning. In Scandinavian use, Henning carries the interpretation “the ruler of the house.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

In German use, Hennig is a variant of Henning. In Scandinavian use, Henning carries the interpretation “the ruler of the house.”

Explained through its name family

Hennig’s family of names

In German usage, Hennig has a related form in Henning. In German usage, Hennig as a surname has a related form in HENNINGER.

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