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UK surname

Henriksen

Son of Henrik, a Danish and Norwegian patronymic surname derived from the given name Henrik.

In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Henriksen surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 165, ranked #22,234, up from #32,765 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Riding of Yorkshire, Wigan and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Henriksen is 174 in 2004. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2257.1%.

1881 census count

7

Ranked #32,765

Modern count

165

2016, ranked #22,234

Peak year

2004

174 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Henriksen had 7 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,765 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 165 in 2016, ranked #22,234.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 35 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Henriksen surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Henriksen surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Henriksen 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 7 #32,765
1891 historical 16 #32,868
1901 historical 35 #30,194
1911 historical 31 #29,952
1997 modern 139 #22,132
1998 modern 138 #22,814
1999 modern 142 #22,607
2000 modern 160 #20,903
2001 modern 155 #21,047
2002 modern 164 #20,687
2003 modern 164 #20,483
2004 modern 174 #19,871
2005 modern 155 #21,318
2006 modern 155 #21,477
2007 modern 157 #21,546
2008 modern 151 #22,323
2009 modern 164 #21,628
2010 modern 171 #21,481
2011 modern 153 #22,996
2012 modern 157 #22,551
2013 modern 162 #22,433
2014 modern 166 #22,277
2015 modern 163 #22,407
2016 modern 165 #22,234

Geography

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Where Henriksens 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 East Riding of Yorkshire, Wigan, Westminster, Haringey and Sunderland. 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 East Riding of Yorkshire 035 East Riding of Yorkshire
2 Wigan 015 Wigan
3 Westminster 020 Westminster
4 Haringey 031 Haringey
5 Sunderland 014 Sunderland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Henriksen

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Henriksen

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Henriksen, 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 Henriksen surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Henriksen 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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Henriksen 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

Henriksen 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

Henriksen falls in decile 10 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Henriksen 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Henriksen

The surname Henriksen is of Danish and Norwegian origin, derived from the personal name Henrik, a Scandinavian form of the German name Heinrich, meaning "ruler of the home." The suffix "-sen" is a patronymic, indicating "son of."

The name likely emerged in the Middle Ages when patronymic surnames became more widespread in Scandinavia. It would have initially referred to the son of a man named Henrik, denoting lineage and family ties.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the 1601 Danish Census, where a Hans Henriksen is listed as residing in Copenhagen. This suggests that the surname was already in use by the late 16th century in Denmark.

In Norway, the name can be traced back to the 17th century. A notable early bearer was Niels Henriksen Lund (1609-1670), a Norwegian clergyman and bishop of the Diocese of Trondheim.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, variations of the spelling emerged, such as Henrichsen and Hendriksen, reflecting regional dialect differences or scribal variations.

Prominent individuals with the Henriksen surname include:

1. Olaus Henriksen Aaraas (1672-1759), a Norwegian farmer and politician who served as a representative in the Gulating assembly.

2. Hans Henriksen (1800-1881), a Danish painter known for his landscape and maritime works.

3. Sofie Henriksen (1847-1923), a Norwegian writer and advocate for women's rights and education.

4. Vilhelm Henriksen (1865-1945), a Danish author and playwright who wrote extensively about life in rural Denmark.

5. Ludvig Henriksen (1890-1952), a Norwegian military officer and recipient of the War Cross with Sword for his service during World War II.

The surname Henriksen has also been associated with various place names, particularly in Denmark and Norway, where localities or farms may have been named after early bearers of the name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Henriksen families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Henriksen 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. Midlothian leads with 5 Henriksens recorded in 1881 and an index of 54.82x.

County Total Index
Midlothian 5 54.82x
Lanarkshire 1 4.54x
Lincolnshire 1 9.19x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. North Leith in Midlothian leads with 5 Henriksens recorded in 1881 and an index of 1190.48x.

Place Total Index
North Leith 5 1190.48x
Glasgow 1 25.58x
Great Grimsby 1 144.93x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Anders 1

FAQ

Henriksen surname: questions and answers

How common was the Henriksen surname in 1881?

In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Henriksen surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Henriksen surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 165 in 2016. That gives Henriksen a modern rank of #22,234.

What does the Henriksen surname mean?

Son of Henrik, a Danish and Norwegian patronymic surname derived from the given name Henrik.

What does the Henriksen map show?

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