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

Hendrickson, 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 Hendrickson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hendrickson in America

Hendrickson is the 1162nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hendrickson surname appeared 30,259 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 10 people would have the surname Hendrickson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hendrickson 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 Hendrickson

The surname Hendrickson has its origins in the Low German regions of Northern Europe, particularly in the Netherlands and parts of Germany. It emerged in the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 14th centuries. The name is a patronymic, meaning "son of Hendrick" or "son of Hendrik," which is a variant of the name Henry, derived from the Germanic name Heimrich.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hendrickson can be found in the archives of the city of Leiden, Netherlands, dated back to the late 15th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as Hendricsz, Hendriksz, and Hendricksen, reflecting the linguistic variations of the time.

Historically, the Hendrickson name was associated with families from rural areas and small towns, with many members engaging in agricultural or craft-related occupations. However, there are also notable individuals who bore this surname throughout history.

One such individual was Hendrick Hendrickson (c. 1570-1655), a Dutch explorer who is credited with being one of the first Europeans to establish a settlement in what is now Delaware, United States. He led an expedition for the Dutch West India Company and founded a small colony along the Delaware River in 1638.

Another notable figure was Hendrik Hendrickson (1696-1758), a Dutch artist known for his landscape paintings and city views. His works captured the beauty of the Dutch countryside and the bustling urban landscapes of the time.

In the 19th century, John Hendrickson (1821-1892) was an American politician and businessman from New Jersey. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1867 to 1869.

Olof Hendrickson (1860-1929) was a Swedish-American architect who designed several prominent buildings in Minneapolis, Minnesota, including the Leamington Hotel and the Northwestern National Life Insurance Building.

A more recent figure was Levi Hendrickson (1917-2004), an American author and historian who wrote extensively about the history and culture of the Chippewa and Sioux Native American tribes. His works shed light on the rich traditions and perspectives of these indigenous communities.

While the Hendrickson name has its roots in Northern Europe, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora. The name continues to be associated with a rich cultural heritage and a diverse range of individuals who have contributed to various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hendrickson

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

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

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