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

Hendrixson, 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 Hendrixson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hendrixson in America

Hendrixson is the 23804th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hendrixson surname appeared 1,062 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hendrixson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hendrixson 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 Hendrixson

The surname Hendrixson has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English name "Hendric" or "Henric," which was a variant of the more common name "Henry." The suffix "-son" was often added to denote "son of," indicating that the name referred to the son of someone named Hendric or Henric.

In the early days, the name was often spelled in various ways, including Hendrickson, Hendrixson, Henrixson, and Henrickson, reflecting the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time. These variations likely arose from regional dialects and the individual preferences of scribes and record-keepers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 12th century, where a certain "Henricus filius Hendrici" (Latin for "Henry, son of Hendric") is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time.

The name Hendrixson has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. For instance, John Hendrixson (1564-1631) was an English merchant and explorer who was instrumental in establishing trade routes between England and the East Indies. Another notable bearer of the name was Thomas Hendrixson (1698-1778), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Hendrixson appeared in various parish records and legal documents, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. This indicates that the name was well-established in these regions during that period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the United States can be traced back to the late 17th century, when a family by the name of Hendrixson settled in the colony of Pennsylvania. Over time, the name spread to other parts of the country as descendants of this family migrated westward.

Other notable individuals with the surname Hendrixson include William Hendrixson (1812-1891), a prominent politician and lawyer from Ohio, and Emily Hendrixson (1864-1932), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights.

Despite its long history, the surname Hendrixson remains relatively uncommon, particularly in more recent times. Nevertheless, it continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the regions where it originated and evolved.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hendrixson

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

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

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