Henry Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Henry surname: its meaning, its roots in France, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Henry name
Henry comes from the Germanic personal name Heinrich, joining haim, "home", and ric, "power". It was borne by French and English kings and became a common given name and surname. In France it is found nationwide; in Britain it also yields the patronymic surname Henry/Hendry.
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This overview covers the Henry name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, Belgium and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Henry name FAQ
What does the Henry name mean?
Home ruler. Common variants include Henri, Henrik, Harris.
Where does the Henry surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, Belgium and the United States.
Is there a Henry coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Henry crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Henry coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames.