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

Hendry, 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 Hendry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hendry in America

Hendry is the 6127th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hendry surname appeared 5,591 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Hendry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hendry 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 Hendry

The surname Hendry has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic personal name "Eanruig," which means "fortunate ruler" or "prosperous ruler." The name was initially spelled as "Hendrych" or "Hendrich" in early Scottish records.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hendry can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a series of historical documents that recorded the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. This suggests that the Hendry family had established themselves as landowners in Scotland by the late 13th century.

During the 16th century, the surname Hendry was particularly prevalent in the counties of Lanarkshire and Ayrshire in western Scotland. Several notable individuals with this surname lived during this period, including John Hendry, a merchant from Glasgow who was mentioned in records from the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the Hendry family continued to be prominent in various parts of Scotland. One notable figure was Robert Hendry, a Scottish theologian and minister who lived from 1622 to 1688. He was known for his work in the Church of Scotland and his writings on religious matters.

The 18th century saw the Hendry surname spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. James Hendry, a Scottish-born merchant and landowner, immigrated to Virginia in the American colonies in the mid-1700s and established a successful trading business.

In the 19th century, the name Hendry became more widely distributed across the English-speaking world. One notable figure from this period was William Hendry, a Scottish-born engineer and inventor who lived from 1793 to 1867. He is credited with developing several important innovations in the field of shipbuilding.

Another notable individual with the surname Hendry was Sir John Hendry, a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1852 to 1923. He made his fortune in the mining industry and was later knighted for his contributions to various charitable causes.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Hendry continued to be found throughout Scotland, as well as in other parts of the United Kingdom, North America, and various parts of the British Empire. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its Scottish origins and historical significance remain evident.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hendry

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

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

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