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UK surname

Hendriks

Dutch surname denoting "son of Hendrik" or "son of Henry."

In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Hendriks surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 112, ranked #28,844, up from #32,581 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tonbridge and Malling, Wolverhampton and Kensington and Chelsea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hendriks is 124 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1300.0%.

1881 census count

8

Ranked #32,581

Modern count

112

2016, ranked #28,844

Peak year

2010

124 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hendriks had 8 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,581 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016, ranked #28,844.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 26 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Hendriks surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hendriks surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hendriks 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
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 8 #32,581
1891 historical 22 #32,449
1901 historical 17 #32,146
1911 historical 26 #30,547
1997 modern 76 #29,997
1998 modern 77 #30,289
1999 modern 85 #29,578
2000 modern 82 #29,922
2001 modern 81 #29,828
2002 modern 97 #28,383
2003 modern 95 #28,536
2004 modern 102 #27,637
2005 modern 97 #28,485
2006 modern 98 #28,621
2007 modern 102 #28,351
2008 modern 111 #27,225
2009 modern 113 #27,520
2010 modern 124 #26,582
2011 modern 124 #26,367
2012 modern 111 #28,332
2013 modern 115 #28,176
2014 modern 109 #29,452
2015 modern 111 #28,986
2016 modern 112 #28,844

Geography

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Where Hendriks' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Tonbridge and Malling, Wolverhampton, Kensington and Chelsea and Haringey. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Tonbridge and Malling 007 Tonbridge and Malling
2 Wolverhampton 002 Wolverhampton
3 Kensington and Chelsea 010 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Haringey 002 Haringey
5 Wolverhampton 009 Wolverhampton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hendriks

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hendriks

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Hendriks surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Hendriks household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Hendriks is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Hendriks 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hendriks falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hendriks is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Hendriks

The surname Hendriks has its origins in the Netherlands, specifically in the Dutch provinces of North Brabant and Limburg. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Dutch given name Hendrik, which itself is a variant of the Germanic name Heimrich, meaning "home ruler" or "rich in one's domain."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hendriks can be found in the 1381 census records of the city of 's-Hertogenbosch, where a certain Jan Hendriks is mentioned as a resident. The name also appears in various legal documents and charters from the 15th and 16th centuries in the regions of Brabant and Limburg.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Anthonis Hendriks (c. 1510-1580) was a Dutch painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. His son, Gillis Hendriks (c. 1550-1618), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned painter in the Baroque style.

During the 17th century, the Hendriks surname was associated with several notable individuals in the Netherlands. One such figure was Pieter Hendriks (1604-1667), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscapes and still lifes. Another was Dirck Hendriks (1631-1696), a prominent merchant and shipping magnate based in Amsterdam.

In the 18th century, the name Hendriks continued to be well-represented in various fields. Jacobus Hendriks (1705-1778) was a Dutch botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy. Cornelis Hendriks (1742-1823), on the other hand, was a respected architect and civil engineer responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in the Netherlands.

As the centuries progressed, the Hendriks surname spread beyond the Netherlands to other parts of Europe and the world, carried by Dutch emigrants and settlers. Today, it remains a common surname in the Netherlands and among people of Dutch descent globally.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hendriks families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hendriks 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. Middlesex leads with 5 Hendriks' recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.41x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 5 6.41x
Sussex 3 22.81x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Paddington London in Middlesex leads with 5 Hendriks' recorded in 1881 and an index of 174.22x.

Place Total Index
Paddington London 5 174.22x
Seaford 3 7500.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Agnes 2
Dora 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Augustus 2
Alfred 1
William 1

FAQ

Hendriks surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hendriks surname in 1881?

In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Hendriks surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hendriks surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016. That gives Hendriks a modern rank of #28,844.

What does the Hendriks surname mean?

Dutch surname denoting "son of Hendrik" or "son of Henry."

What does the Hendriks map show?

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