Summary

Hendricks is a surname of Dutch origin that commonly traces back to the Netherlands. The name originally means 'son of Hendrick', with 'Hendrick' being a variation of the name 'Henry'. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was derived from the first name of the bearer's father or ancestor. The Hendricks family name can be found among Dutch diaspora communities around the world.
There are
43197
Hendrickss in the USA
Hendricks is the
802nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hendricks

BarbaraHendricks

Barbara Hendricks is an American-born operatic soprano and concert singer, known for her powerful voice and versatile repertoire.

JaneHendricks

Jane Hendricks is a fictional character in the TV series 'Parks and Recreation.' She is portrayed by actress Megan Mullally and is known for her eccentric personality.

JohnnyHendricks

Johnny Hendricks is a retired American professional mixed martial artist and former UFC Welterweight Champion.

HendrikLorentz

Hendrik Lorentz was a Dutch physicist who made significant contributions to the theory of electromagnetism and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1902.

JimiHendrix

Jimi Hendrix was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter, widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music.

ChristinaHendricks

Christina Hendricks is an American actress known for her role as Joan Holloway in the TV series 'Mad Men,' for which she received multiple award nominations.

HendrikAntoon

Hendrik Antoon Lorentz was a Dutch physicist who shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1902 for his work on the Zeeman effect.

IverJohnson

Iver Johnson was a Norwegian-American inventor and entrepreneur, best known for his firearms manufacturing company Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works.

HendrikPetrus

Hendrik Petrus Berlage was a Dutch architect and a major figure in the development of modern architecture in the Netherlands.

LouisCharles

Louis Charles Hendricks was a United States Navy officer who served during World War II and the Korean War, and later became a naval historian.

Hendricks Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Hendricks' is of Dutch origin. It is derived from the given name Hendrik, which is the Dutch form of the name Henry. The name Hendrik itself means 'ruler of the home' or 'estate ruler.'
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Hendricks' is most commonly found in the Netherlands and among Dutch-speaking populations, but it can also be found in countries with Dutch colonial history, such as South Africa and Suriname.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Hendricks' include 'Hendrickson,' 'Hendricksen,' 'Heindrickson,' 'Henricks,' 'Hendrix,' 'Hendrick,' 'Hendrixson,' 'Hendrickx,' 'Hendrixsen,' and 'Hendriks.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Hendricks' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during Dutch colonial expansion and in more recent times for economic and educational opportunities.