HENDRIKS
Hendriks
The surname Hendriks is of Dutch origin, derived from the personal name Hendrik, which is equivalent to the English name Henry. The suffix "-s" in Hendriks denotes the Dutch patronymic naming tradition, which means "son of Hendrik".
Distribution
The surname Hendriks is relatively common in the Netherlands and, to a lesser extent, in countries with Dutch colonial ties like Indonesia and South Africa. It is also found in English-speaking countries due to migration patterns.
Notable People
- Jan Hendriks (b. 1950) – Dutch guitarist, known for his work with the band Doe Maar.
- Emma Hendriks (b. 1986) – British author and historian, specialising in medieval European history.
Variants
Variants of the surname Hendriks include Hendrick, Hendrickson, and Hendrix.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 170 people named Hendriks in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Hendriks.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Germany
Language of origin: German
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Barry
- Edward
- Fred
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Tom
Female
- Angela
- Arlene
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Ellen
- Esther
- Michaela
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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