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

Hendrick, 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 Hendrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hendrick in America

Hendrick is the 4441st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hendrick surname appeared 7,988 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Hendrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hendrick 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 Hendrick

The surname HENDRICK is of Dutch and German origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old Dutch and Old German words "hein" or "henne," meaning "home ruler" or "master of the house." This suggests that the name was initially used to refer to the head of a household or a landowner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HENDRICK can be found in the 13th-century Dutch manuscript known as the "Codex Diplomaticus Neerlandicus," which mentions a man named Hendrick van Amstel. This individual was likely a prominent figure in the region of Amstel, which is now part of modern-day Amsterdam.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name HENDRICK gained popularity across various regions of the Netherlands and Germany. Several notable individuals bore this surname, including Hendrick de Keyser (1565-1621), a renowned Dutch architect and sculptor who was responsible for designing notable buildings such as the Westerkerk in Amsterdam.

Another noteworthy figure was Hendrick Avercamp (1585-1634), a Dutch painter known for his skillful depictions of winter landscapes and scenes of everyday life in the Netherlands during the Dutch Golden Age.

In the 17th century, the name HENDRICK continued to be prevalent, particularly in the Netherlands. One prominent individual was Hendrick van Balen (1575-1632), a Flemish painter and art instructor who taught notable artists such as Anthony van Dyck and Frans Snyders.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Hendrick Zwaardecroon (1667-1728) was a Dutch writer and poet who gained recognition for his satirical works and contributions to Dutch literature.

Throughout history, variations of the name HENDRICK have also been documented, such as Hendrickx, Hendrichs, and Hendricks. These slight spelling variations can often be attributed to regional dialects or changes in language over time.

It is worth noting that some places and regions may have derived their names from individuals bearing the surname HENDRICK, further solidifying the historical significance and widespread use of this name across various parts of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hendrick

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

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 Hendrick 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 Hendrick 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 Hendrick was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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