Henrick History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsIn ancient Scotland, the ancestors of the Henrick family were part of a tribe called the Picts. The name Henrick is derived from the personal name "Henry" or from "Hendric, an ancient personal name." 1 "Modern immigration has added Hendriks and Henriques to the London Directory, but Hendrick and Hendricks represent a much earlier importation from the Low Countries. The 'd' is intrusive, as in our own Hendry for Henry. 2 Early Origins of the Henrick familyThe surname Henrick was first found in Staffordshire where Hendricus was listed in The Kalendar of Abbot Samson of Bury St Edmunds in 1188. A few years later Hendricus Prid was listed in Yorkshire in 1212. In Essex early records revealed Alice as daughter of Henry de Sanford who bore the seal of S. Alis. Filia Hendrici in the 13th century. 3 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 lists: John Hendrich in Cambridgeshire; and William Heneriche in Oxfordshire. Spelling variations were common for this family as the Visitation of London, 1633 shows John Henricks, son of Henry Henrix, of Antwerpe, in Brabant, temp. 1600. 2 Early History of the Henrick familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Henrick research. Another 50 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1600 is included under the topic Early Henrick History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Henrick Spelling VariationsThe appearance of the printing press and the first dictionaries in the last few hundred years did much to standardize spelling. Prior to that time scribes spelled according to sound, a practice that resulted in many spelling variations. Henrick has been spelled Henricks, Hendrick, Hendricks, Hendrix, Hendryx and others. Early Notables of the Henrick familyMore information is included under the topic Early Henrick Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Henrick family to IrelandSome of the Henrick family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
The expense of the crossing to the North American colonies seemed small beside the difficulties of remaining in Scotland. It was a long and hard trip, but at its end lay the reward of freedom. Some Scots remained faithful to England and called themselves United Empire Loyalists, while others fought in the American War of Independence. Much of this lost Scottish heritage has been recovered in the last century through Clan societies and other patriotic Scottish organizations. A search of immigration and passenger lists revealed many important, early immigrants to North America bearing the name of Henrick: Henrick Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Henrick Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Henrick Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Henrick Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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