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UK surname

Hendrick

Derived from the German name Heinrich, meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler."

In the 1881 census there were 268 people recorded with the Hendrick surname, ranking it #10,542 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 672, ranked #7,966, up from #10,542 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Oldham, Manchester and Nottingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hendrick is 702 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 150.7%.

1881 census count

268

Ranked #10,542

Modern count

672

2016, ranked #7,966

Peak year

2010

702 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hendrick had 268 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #10,542 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 672 in 2016, ranked #7,966.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 406 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Hendrick surname distribution map

The map shows where the Hendrick surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Hendrick surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hendrick over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 224 #9,534
1861 historical 406 #6,320
1881 historical 268 #10,542
1891 historical 352 #9,781
1901 historical 296 #11,749
1911 historical 399 #9,298
1997 modern 637 #7,788
1998 modern 645 #7,957
1999 modern 663 #7,825
2000 modern 683 #7,633
2001 modern 654 #7,763
2002 modern 689 #7,605
2003 modern 643 #7,885
2004 modern 620 #8,141
2005 modern 619 #8,074
2006 modern 620 #8,082
2007 modern 627 #8,078
2008 modern 639 #8,020
2009 modern 670 #7,900
2010 modern 702 #7,761
2011 modern 679 #7,873
2012 modern 660 #7,975
2013 modern 682 #7,897
2014 modern 693 #7,837
2015 modern 671 #7,984
2016 modern 672 #7,966

Geography

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Where Hendricks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes, Manchester, Oldswinford and Liverpool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Oldham, Manchester, Nottingham, St. Helens and Helensburgh Centre. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 St Leonard Shoreditch London (East Districts)
2 London parishes London 3
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Oldswinford Worcestershire
5 Liverpool Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Oldham 014 Oldham
2 Manchester 034 Manchester
3 Nottingham 011 Nottingham
4 St. Helens 021 St. Helens
5 Helensburgh Centre Argyll and Bute

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hendrick

These lists show first names that appear often with the Hendrick surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hendrick

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hendrick, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Hendrick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Hendrick household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Hendrick is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hendrick is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hendrick falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hendrick is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Hendrick, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of 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.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hendrick families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hendrick surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 51 Hendricks recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.63x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 51 1.63x
Middlesex 50 1.90x
Staffordshire 30 3.37x
Surrey 28 2.18x
Worcestershire 24 6.98x
Yorkshire 17 0.65x
Essex 15 2.89x
Gloucestershire 9 1.74x
Leicestershire 6 2.05x
Northumberland 6 1.53x
Warwickshire 6 0.90x
Bedfordshire 5 3.67x
Hampshire 5 0.93x
Fife 3 1.92x
Nottinghamshire 3 0.85x
Cheshire 2 0.34x
Isle of Man 2 4.09x
Kent 2 0.22x
Buckinghamshire 1 0.63x
Derbyshire 1 0.24x
Durham 1 0.13x
Glamorgan 1 0.22x
Kirkcudbrightshire 1 2.62x
Lanarkshire 1 0.12x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 28 Hendricks recorded in 1881 and an index of 14.75x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 28 14.75x
Islington London 22 8.62x
Lye 19 332.17x
Walsall Foreign 12 26.13x
Newington 9 9.25x
Wolverhampton 9 13.17x
West Ham 8 6.97x
Manchester 7 4.98x
Shoreditch London 7 6.13x
Aston 6 3.28x
Limehouse London 6 20.75x
Camberwell 5 2.97x
Clifton 5 19.15x
Cowpen 5 55.43x
Harwich St Nicholas 5 124.38x
Holy Trinity 5 7.97x
Salford 5 5.44x
Sheffield 5 6.02x
Tempsford 5 1041.67x
Southwark St George Martyr 4 7.55x
Toxteth Park 4 3.78x
Wednesbury 4 18.00x
Bethnal Green London 3 2.62x
Bow London 3 8.95x
Cheltenham 3 7.53x
Cradley 3 96.46x
Leeds 3 2.04x
Leicester St Mary 3 12.72x
Southwark Christchurch 3 24.31x
Tottington Lower End 3 20.20x
Aldershot 2 11.06x
Ballingdon Cum Brundon 2 303.03x
Birkenhead 2 4.32x
Blackfordby 2 215.05x
Braddan 2 74.91x
Claines 2 21.19x
Clapham 2 6.08x
Lambeth 2 0.87x
Portsea 2 1.89x
Shareshill Hilton 2 571.43x
Southwark St Saviour 2 14.77x
Tottenham 2 4.77x
West Bromwich 2 3.93x
Aberdour 1 63.69x
Ashby De La Zouch 1 14.77x
Barony 1 0.46x
Basford 1 6.11x
Beverley St Mary 1 26.25x
Bilston 1 5.80x
Bristol St James St Paul 1 5.81x
Burntisland 1 22.94x
Cardiff St Mary 1 3.96x
Chorlton On Medlock 1 2.01x
Dalton In Furness 1 8.29x
Dunfermline 1 4.17x
Hackney London 1 0.68x
Hitcham 1 277.78x
Holdenhurst 1 7.06x
Keighley 1 3.59x
Kensington London 1 0.68x
Lewisham 1 2.09x
Maidstone 1 3.74x
Nottingham St Mary 1 1.09x
Nottingham Standard 1 109.89x
Paddington London 1 1.03x
Rerrick 1 60.98x
Rillington 1 126.58x
Sculcoates 1 2.42x
South Shields 1 14.33x
Spotland 1 2.88x
St Botolph Aldgate London 1 18.45x
St George Hanover Square 1 2.16x
St Pancras London 1 0.47x
Tynemouth 1 4.76x
Wandsworth 1 3.94x
Westminster St Margaret 1 7.87x
Whittingham 1 72.46x
Winshill 1 38.02x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hendrick surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 20
Sarah 15
Elizabeth 11
Jane 9
Ann 8
Annie 7
Eliza 5
Ellen 5
Alice 4
Emma 4
Margaret 4
Louisa 3
Lucy 3
Amelia 2
Amy 2
Bridget 2
Clara 2
Henrietta 2
Lottie 2
Margarett 2
Silvaria 2
Betsy 1
Caroline 1
Carrie 1
Catherine 1
Charlotte 1
Cordelia 1
Delphina 1
Elena 1
Emille 1
Emily 1
Esther 1
Fanny 1
Hannah 1
Harriet 1
Honor 1
Irene 1
Isabela 1
Isabella 1
Jemima 1
Julia 1
Lavinia 1
Lilian 1
Lousia 1
Lydia 1
Maria 1
Matilda 1
Miriam 1
Rachel 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hendrick surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 12
John 10
Charles 8
James 8
Thomas 7
George 5
Alfred 4
Henry 4
Joseph 4
Arthur 3
Peter 3
Robert 3
Andrew 2
Edward 2
Emanuel 2
Harold 2
Harry 2
Herbert 2
Nicholas 2
Richard 2
Albert 1
Benjamin 1
C. 1
Chas.H. 1
Edwd.Nicholas 1
Edwin 1
Elij 1
Elijah 1
Ely 1
Emil 1
Enoch 1
Ernest 1
Francis 1
Frank 1
Frederick 1
Harrie 1
Johannes 1
Michl. 1
Moses 1
Patrick 1
Phineas 1
Richd. 1
Rueben 1
Samuel 1
Stephen 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Hendrick surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hendrick surname in 1881?

In 1881, 268 people were recorded with the Hendrick surname. That placed it at #10,542 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hendrick surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 672 in 2016. That gives Hendrick a modern rank of #7,966.

What does the Hendrick surname mean?

Derived from the German name Heinrich, meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler."

What does the Hendrick map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hendrick bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.