Henson

Henson was originally a patronymic educated English surname meaning " son of the Hen" ( a diminutive of Henry).

Bearers of the name

  • Alan Henson, the Welsh rugby player
  • Brian Henson ( born 1963 ), American film director, producer and puppet designer; Son of Jim Henson
  • Bill Henson ( born 1955 ), Australian Photographer
  • Deborah Henson - Conant ( born 1953 ), American composer and harpist
  • Drew Henson ( born 1980 ), American baseball player
  • Elden Henson ( born 1977 ), American actor
  • Gavin Henson ( b. 1982 ), Welsh rugby player
  • Herbert Hensley Henson, Bishop of British
  • Jane Henson (1934-2013), American puppeteer and designer
  • Jim Henson (1936-1990), American film director, puppet designer and television producer
  • John Henson (* 1990), American basketball player
  • Josiah Henson (1789-1883), famous fugitive from slavery
  • Josiah Henson (1922-2012), American wrestler
  • Keith Henson ( b. 1942 ), SF- writer
  • Leslie Henson (1891-1957), British actor
  • Lou Henson ( born 1932 ), American basketball coach
  • Matthew Henson (1866-1955), American polar explorer
  • Mickie Henson, American wrestling referee
  • Nicky Henson ( born 1945 ), British actor
  • Samuel Henson (born 1971 ), American wrestler
  • Taraji P. Henson (born 1970 ), American actress and singer
  • William Samuel Henson (1812-1888), British / American aviation pioneer
Family name Henry (given name) Deborah Henson-Conant Sammie Henson
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