Henke is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Adolph Henke (1775–1843), German physician and pharmacologist known for his work in medical forensics Alfred Henke (1868-1946), German politician Brad William Henke (1966–2022), American actor and football player Ed Henke (1927–2015), former National Football League player Ernst Ludwig Theodor Henke (1804–1872), German historian Fritz Henke (1921–1999), World War II Waffen-SS soldier awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Heinrich Philipp Konrad Henke (1752–1809), German theologian; father of Ernst Henke Holger Henke, political scientist and former Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost at Wenzhou-Kean University (China) Jana Henke, German former swimmer Jonathan Henke, American political blogger Karl Henke (general) (1896–1945), World War II German general Kevin Henke, American geochemist Michael Henke, German football coach and former player Nolan Henke, American golfer Rudolf Henke, German politician Ruth Henke, British judge Thaddäus Haenke (1761–1816), Bohemian geographer and explorer in South America Tom Henke, retired Major League Baseball relief pitcher Wayne J. Henke, member of the Missouri House of Representatives Werner Henke (1909–1944), World War II German submarine commander