2000
#1,084
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 29,496
First available Census row
Per 100,000 10.93
Uncommon Last name
Hendrickson
Son of Hendrick, a Dutch or German patronymic surname derived from the given name Hendrick or Heinrich.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 33,723 Americans carry the last name Hendrickson. That puts it at #1,177 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 9.84 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 10,164 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hendrickson surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Hendrickson with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
34K
1 in 10,164
Census rank
#1,177
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
9.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
29K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 29,408 bearers of the surname Hendrickson in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 9.84 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 1177th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hendrickson, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hendrickson
Among Census respondents with the surname Hendrickson, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Hendrickson bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hendrickson surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.4% · 26,009
- Two or more races3.8% · 1,113
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 968
- Black or African American2.9% · 842
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 246
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 230
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hendrickson
Hendrickson appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#1,162
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 30,259
+763 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 10.26
Rank movement Down 78 places
2020
#1,177
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 29,408
-851 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 9.84
Rank movement Down 15 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #1,084 | 29,496 | 10.93 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #1,162 | 30,259 | 10.26 | +763 bearers (+2.6%) | Down 78 places |
| 2020 | #1,177 | 29,408 | 9.84 | -851 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 15 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hendrickson surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,162 | #1,177 | -1.3% |
| Count | 30,259 | 29,408 | -2.8% |
| Per 100K | 10.26 | 9.84 | -4.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hendrickson bearers went from 30,259 to 29,408 (-2.8% change). The surname moved down 15 positions in the national ranking, going from #1,162 to #1,177.
FAQ
Hendrickson surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hendrickson?
Name Census estimates that about 33,723 living Americans carry the surname Hendrickson. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 10,164 residents.
How common is Hendrickson?
Hendrickson ranks #1,177 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 9.84 per 100,000 residents, which is about 10 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 29,408 people with the surname Hendrickson. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (33,723), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 9.84 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 9.84 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 10 of them to have the surname Hendrickson.
Has Hendrickson become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hendrickson went from 30,259 recorded bearers to 29,408. That is a decrease of 851 (-2.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #1,162 to #1,177.
What does the Census say about the background of Hendrickson?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hendrickson, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (3.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hendrickson in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.4% (26,009 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hendrickson appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.4%), Two or More Races (3.8%), Hispanic (3.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hendrickson (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hendrickson mean?
Son of Hendrick, a Dutch or German patronymic surname derived from the given name Hendrick or Heinrich. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hendrickson (9.84 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Hendrickson?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.