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UK surname

Hendrie

A Scottish surname derived from the given name Henry, originally "Henri" meaning "estate ruler".

In the 1881 census there were 739 people recorded with the Hendrie surname, ranking it #4,958 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,268, ranked #4,719, up from #4,958 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Kirkintilloch, New Monkland and Govan Combination. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Lennoxtown, Earlston and Hurlford Rural and Selkirk.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hendrie is 1,314 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 71.6%.

1881 census count

739

Ranked #4,958

Modern count

1,268

2016, ranked #4,719

Peak year

2010

1,314 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hendrie had 739 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #4,958 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,268 in 2016, ranked #4,719.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 982 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities.

Hendrie surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hendrie surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hendrie 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 511 #4,895
1861 historical 655 #4,093
1881 historical 739 #4,958
1891 historical 871 #4,716
1901 historical 982 #4,831
1911 historical 201 #14,905
1997 modern 1,207 #4,684
1998 modern 1,285 #4,623
1999 modern 1,275 #4,682
2000 modern 1,288 #4,619
2001 modern 1,264 #4,602
2002 modern 1,295 #4,592
2003 modern 1,259 #4,616
2004 modern 1,263 #4,603
2005 modern 1,260 #4,559
2006 modern 1,277 #4,512
2007 modern 1,294 #4,502
2008 modern 1,295 #4,527
2009 modern 1,297 #4,618
2010 modern 1,314 #4,663
2011 modern 1,290 #4,677
2012 modern 1,241 #4,776
2013 modern 1,252 #4,814
2014 modern 1,280 #4,744
2015 modern 1,256 #4,779
2016 modern 1,268 #4,719

Geography

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Where Hendries are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Kirkintilloch, New Monkland, Govan Combination, Edinburgh and Glasgow. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Lennoxtown, Earlston and Hurlford Rural, Selkirk, Paisley Gallowhill and Hillington and Shotts. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Kirkintilloch Dunbarton
2 New Monkland Lanark
3 Govan Combination Lanark
4 Edinburgh Edinburgh
5 Glasgow Lanark

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Lennoxtown East Dunbartonshire
2 Earlston and Hurlford Rural East Ayrshire
3 Selkirk Scottish Borders
4 Paisley Gallowhill and Hillington Renfrewshire
5 Shotts North Lanarkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hendrie

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hendrie

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hendrie, 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

Legacy Communities

Group

Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities

Nationally, the Hendrie surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities, within Legacy Communities. This does not mean every Hendrie household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Households in these areas often include divorced or separated parents and commonly include children and young adults. The age structure is heavily skewed towards the most advanced age groups. Individuals identifying as members of ethnic minorities are not present in large numbers. Flats predominate, with some terraced, semi-detached, and detached units. Multiple car ownership is low, and housing is predominantly in the private and social rented sectors. Employment is less skewed towards traditional routine industrial occupations. Levels of educational attainment are generally low. The Group occurs principally in the Central Lowlands of Scotland and other Scottish towns.

Wider pattern

These neighbourhoods characteristically comprise pockets of flats that are scattered across the UK, particularly in towns that retain or have legacies of heavy industry or are in more remote seaside locations. Employed residents of these neighbourhoods work mainly in low-skilled occupations. Residents typically have limited educational qualifications. Unemployment is above average. Some residents live in overcrowded housing within the social rented sector and experience long-term disability. All adult age groups are represented, although there is an overall age bias towards elderly people in general and the very old in particular. Individuals identifying as belonging to ethnic minorities or Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups are uncommon.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Hendrie is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hendrie is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Hendrie 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 Hendrie is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Hendrie

The surname Hendrie originates from Scotland, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hendre," meaning a servant or follower, suggesting that the name's earliest bearers were part of a household staff or retinue.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the 13th-century Ragman Rolls, a historical document that contains the names of Scottish landowners who swore fealty to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "Hendry," which was a common spelling variation at the time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Hendrie family held lands in the parishes of Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, located in the county of Stirlingshire. These areas were known for their agricultural traditions, and the Hendries likely played a significant role in the local farming communities.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named John Hendrie (1649-1711) served as the minister of the parish of Banchory-Ternan in Aberdeenshire. His tenure spanned over three decades, and he was highly respected within the Scottish Presbyterian Church.

Another prominent individual was Sir William Hendrie (1786-1870), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Glasgow. He made a fortune in the textile industry and was known for his philanthropic endeavors, including the establishment of the Hendrie Trusts, which supported educational and charitable causes.

In the 19th century, the Hendrie name gained recognition in Canada, where several members of the family emigrated and became prominent figures. For instance, George Hendrie (1829-1919) was a successful businessman and politician who served as a member of the Canadian Parliament and was instrumental in the development of the railway system in Ontario.

Additionally, William Hendrie (1864-1924), a descendant of the Scottish branch, founded the Hendrie and Co. Ltd. cartage company in Hamilton, Ontario, which played a crucial role in the transportation and logistics industry in Canada during the early 20th century.

Throughout history, the Hendrie surname has been associated with various place names, such as Hendrie Bank in Renfrewshire, Scotland, and Hendrie Valley in Ontario, Canada, reflecting the family's influence and presence in these regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hendrie families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hendrie 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. Lanarkshire leads with 238 Hendries recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.28x.

County Total Index
Lanarkshire 238 10.28x
Midlothian 103 10.74x
Ayrshire 79 14.74x
Stirlingshire 45 17.04x
Renfrewshire 41 7.39x
Lancashire 32 0.38x
Morayshire 32 28.76x
Dunbartonshire 24 12.47x
East Lothian 23 24.25x
Middlesex 19 0.27x
Surrey 15 0.43x
Perthshire 9 2.80x
Nairnshire 8 36.61x
Buteshire 7 16.14x
Kent 7 0.29x
Aberdeenshire 6 0.90x
Cumberland 6 0.97x
Inverness-shire 5 2.34x
Yorkshire 5 0.07x
Gloucestershire 4 0.28x
Northumberland 4 0.38x
Devon 3 0.20x
Kirkcudbrightshire 3 2.89x
Argyllshire 2 1.00x
Essex 2 0.14x
Hertfordshire 2 0.41x
Roxburghshire 2 1.54x
Sussex 2 0.17x
Angus 1 0.15x
Banffshire 1 0.67x
Durham 1 0.05x
Isle of Man 1 0.75x
Lincolnshire 1 0.09x
Warwickshire 1 0.06x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Barony in Lanarkshire leads with 58 Hendries recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.90x.

Place Total Index
Barony 58 9.90x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 58 15.03x
Govan 42 7.33x
Bothwell 32 50.96x
Campsie 26 179.43x
Glasgow 26 6.32x
Old Monkland 25 27.21x
New Monkland 20 29.22x
Forres 14 119.76x
Newton On Ayr 13 81.00x
Kirkintilloch 12 45.91x
Galston 11 75.09x
Hamilton 11 17.03x
South Leith 10 9.26x
Cathcart 9 29.98x
Dailly 9 164.53x
Eastwood 9 26.34x
Edinkillie 9 310.34x
Perth West Church 9 59.02x
West Calder 9 47.59x
Bonhill 8 25.90x
Hackney London 8 1.99x
Kilwinning 8 46.24x
North Leith 8 18.02x
West Derby 8 3.22x
Blantyre 7 29.03x
Bothkennar 7 88.83x
Foots Cray 7 149.57x
Lambeth 7 1.12x
Renfrew 7 38.21x
Everton 6 2.22x
Maryhill 6 13.24x
Salford 6 2.40x
Shoreditch London 6 1.93x
St Quivox 6 33.11x
Cumbrae 5 109.65x
Dalry 5 19.83x
Dalziel 5 20.07x
East Greenock 5 9.54x
Edinburgh Buccleuch 5 22.04x
Inverness 5 9.30x
Neilston 5 17.95x
New Cumnock 5 53.82x
Paisley High Church 5 11.32x
Penge 5 10.93x
Spott 5 352.11x
Whitekirk Tynninghame 5 193.05x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 4 3.03x
Caldewgate 4 11.84x
Dunbar 4 30.08x
Edinburgh St Andrews 4 50.51x
Holy Trinity St Mary 4 37.04x
Kilmarnock 4 6.27x
Litherland 4 22.52x
Nairn 4 30.17x
New Kilpatrick 4 21.86x
Newcastle On Tyne St John 4 28.55x
Ardclach 3 109.49x
Ayr 3 11.86x
Birse 3 111.52x
Chorlton On Medlock 3 2.22x
Edinburgh St Georges 3 15.07x
Edinburgh St Stephens 3 15.89x
Grangemouth 3 909.09x
Kirkdale 3 2.10x
Maybole 3 18.38x
Monkton Prestwick 3 57.47x
Pencaitland 3 111.11x
Salton 3 212.77x
St Ninians 3 11.46x
Tarbolton 3 34.01x
Blackawton 2 76.92x
Cheshunt 2 11.59x
Duffus 2 20.41x
Falkirk 2 3.24x
Leith South 2 152.67x
Limehouse London 2 2.54x
Rothesay 2 9.52x
Rutherglen 2 5.89x
Urr 2 14.84x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Margaret 5
Mary 5
Elizabeth 4
Jane 4
Ann 3
Harriet 3
Christianna 2
Ellen 2
Martha 2
Sarah 2
Agnes 1
Agness 1
Alice 1
Anne 1
Catharine 1
Daisy 1
Emily 1
Emma 1
Frances 1
Georgina 1
Haida 1
Jessie 1
Kate 1
Mabel 1
Margeret 1
Maria 1
Marion 1
Priscilla 1
Rebecca 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 8
Robert 7
James 6
Thomas 4
William 3
Alaxander 2
Archibald 2
Charles 2
Albert 1
Alexa. 1
Alick 1
Andrew 1
Arthur 1
Charlie 1
David 1
Francis 1
Frederick 1
H. 1
Harry 1
Henry 1
Mathew 1
Richard 1
Samuel 1
Willie 1
Willm. 1

FAQ

Hendrie surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hendrie surname in 1881?

In 1881, 739 people were recorded with the Hendrie surname. That placed it at #4,958 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hendrie surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,268 in 2016. That gives Hendrie a modern rank of #4,719.

What does the Hendrie surname mean?

A Scottish surname derived from the given name Henry, originally "Henri" meaning "estate ruler".

What does the Hendrie map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hendrie 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.