The Hendricks Family History

What Does the Hendricks Surname Mean? Historical Origins Explained

The surname Hendricks has origins in Scotland, England, and Germany, deriving from the Old High German word ‘heimric,’ which denotes concepts of home governance and authority. Variations in its spelling include Henrick, Henrich, MacKendrick, Hendrie, Hendry, MacHendry, and MacHendrick. In England, the Hendricks name is notably present in London as well as in the counties of Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Yorkshire, and Lancashire. In Scotland, the surname emerged primarily in Fife, where it continues to be notably prevalent in the eastern part of the country, and it has also established a presence in Midlothian. In the United States, the Hendricks surname was introduced in states such as Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Virginia. Noteworthy individuals bearing this surname include Ted Hendricks, a professional football player; Christina Hendricks, an actress; Barbara Hendricks, a renowned soprano; Howard Hendricks, an author; Johny Hendricks, a professional wrestler; William L. Hendricks, a film producer; Elroad Hendricks, a professional baseball player; Ashraf Hendricks, a celebrated soccer player from South Africa; and Susan Hendricks, a CNN news anchor.