Henrickson

Henrickson is a variant spelling of the common surname "Hendrickson," which is of Scandinavian origin. The name is derived from the ancient personal name "Hendrik," which means "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler."

Origin and Distribution

The surname Henrickson is most commonly found in the Scandinavian countries, particularly in Denmark and Sweden. However, variations of the name, such as "Hendrickson," "Henriksen," and "Hendriksen," can also be found in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries.

Notable People

  • John Henrickson (b. 1950) - British author and historian known for his works on medieval British history.
  • Anna Henrickson (b. 1985) - British actress who has appeared in several popular television dramas.

Variants

Variants of the surname Henrickson include Henricksen, Hendrickson, Henriksen, Hendriksen, and Hendrick.

References

  1. Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
  2. Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge, 1997.

There are approximately 71 people named Henrickson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Henrickson.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Dean
  • Malcolm
  • Peter
  • Trevor

Female

  • Amy
  • Julia

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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