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Hendricks Pronunciation

Hendricks is pronounced HEN-driks /ˈhɛn.drɪks/High

Meaning: From the surname Hendricks, 'son of Hendrick' — the Dutch/Germanic form of Henry, 'home ruler'Medium

In 30 seconds: Henry, gone surname-cool: Hendricks means 'son of Hendrick' — the Dutch Henry, 'home ruler' — with an -s flourish and a rock-legend echo of Jimi Hendrix. Strong roots, modern swagger.

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Origin MediumDutch, Germanic

MeaningFrom the surname Hendricks, 'son of Hendrick' — the Dutch/Germanic form of Henry, 'home ruler'

U.S. rank (2024)#3539 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 325

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Hendricks comes from the Dutch and North German patronymic surname 'son of Hendrick' — Hendrick being the Dutch/Germanic form of Henry, from Heimirich, 'home ruler'. The surname-name reads strong and modern, with a musical echo of Jimi Hendrix.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, ruler-rooted, and surname-stylish.

Did you know? Hendricks shares its root with guitar legend Jimi Hendrix and with Henry itself — all tracing to a Germanic name for the 'ruler of the home', a thousand-year-old emblem of authority.

Overall data confidence 78%

Surname dictionaries — Hendricks — patronymic etymology

Variations

HendrixHendrickHendriks

Nicknames

HankDrick

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If you like Hendricks…

Hendrix— the Jimi-Hendrix spelling of the same root

Henry— the classic name behind it

Hendrick— the singular form

Brooks— a fellow -s surname-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Hendricks?

Hendricks is pronounced HEN-driks (/ˈhɛn.drɪks/). Press play above to hear Hendricks said aloud.

How do you say Hendricks?

Hendricks is said HEN-driks (/ˈhɛn.drɪks/). Press play above to hear Hendricks said aloud.

What does the name Hendricks mean?

Hendricks means 'son of Hendrick', the Dutch form of Henry, 'home ruler'.

Is Hendricks a boy or girl name?

Hendricks is a boy's name.

How popular is Hendricks?

Hendricks is a rare, modern name in the U.S.