Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
KENDRICK
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
From the Saxon Kenrick, from Kennen, to know, and ric, rich--rich in knowledge. Bailey derives this name from cene, bold, and rick, a kingdom--a valiant ruler.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
KENDRICK. See Kenrick.
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic