Find out how popular the last name Hendren is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hendren.

Hendren, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hendren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hendren in America

Hendren is the 9125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hendren surname appeared 3,578 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hendren.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hendren to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hendren

The surname Hendren has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Hendre," which itself is a contracted form of the Germanic name "Hendric" or "Hendrick." This name is composed of the elements "haim" meaning "home" and "ric" meaning "power" or "ruler."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hendren can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hendricus." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of land holdings and wealth across England and parts of Wales.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Hendrie," "Hendry," and "Hendrie." These variants likely emerged due to local dialects and regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Some notable individuals with the surname Hendren throughout history include:

1. John Hendren (1571-1644), an English clergyman and author known for his work "The Doctrine of the Church of England."

2. William Hendren (1786-1870), a Scottish inventor and engineer who patented several improvements to the steam engine.

3. Elizabeth Hendren (1832-1912), an American philanthropist and social reformer, known for her work in establishing schools and orphanages in the southern United States.

4. Harold Hendren (1901-1985), a British artist and illustrator, renowned for his landscapes and portraits.

5. James Hendren (born 1963), an American politician and member of the Arkansas State Senate.

The surname Hendren has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Hendren Farm in Dorset and Hendren Hill in Gloucestershire. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the surname who once owned or resided in those locations.

While the surname Hendren is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history and can be traced back to the early medieval period, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the development of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hendren

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hendren.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hendren was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hendren has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hendren was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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