Hönkys was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hönkys.
The place is now called Hønkys and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hönkys | German Empire | Apenrade | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Hønkys | Denmark | Aabenraa | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Hønkys | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |