Hendricks: Surname History and Family Crest

Families named Hendricks carry a German surname with a long history. The usual explanation, from Elsdon Smith, is “descendant of Heinrich (home ruler)”.

Where the name comes from

Like many surnames, it grew out of a personal name. Smith also lists Hendrick, Hendrich and Hendrix.

Hendricks by the numbers

The 2010 census count for Hendricks in the United States was 43,197, good for rank 802. That is enough to place it in the top 1,000 American surnames.

Hendricks coat of arms

If a Hendricks family bore arms, our report explains whose they were and what the blazon shows.

Research your Hendricks family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.