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The name Hendrick comes from Prussia, a historic region that originally encompassed the coastal lands of the southeast Baltic, but over time expanded to include much of Poland and the majority of Germany. In pre-medieval times, these Prussians used only one name, but later they were forced by a growing population to adopt hereditary surnames so that they would remain distinct from the many others with the same first name. Local names were often chosen. They originally indicated land ownership, and frequently carried the prefix von, meaning "of" or "from", which is often taken as an indication of aristocratic lineage. Hendrick was a name for some one lived in many places throughout Prussia. The surname Hendrick was created from the widespread and popular Christian name Heinrich. According to some, the name comes from heim, and rich, meaning "ruler of the home."

Early Origins of the Hendrick family

The surname Hendrick was first found in Prussia, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the political conflicts of the area. The family branched into many houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions, where they played significant roles in the social and political affairs. The name became popular from its use among many Germanic Emperors and nobles. Most noted among these were Heinrich I (der Vogler) and Heinrich II, both of whom are also holy figures. Others include Heinrich VII of Luxemburg and Prince Heinrich the Lion of Brunswick. Individual bearers of the family name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Heinrich Heymrich of Kassel in 1368.

Early History of the Hendrick family

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Hendrick Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Hendrick include Heinrich, Heinreich, Heinrick, Heinricke, Heinrichs, Heinritz, Heimrich, Heimreich, Heimrick, Heimricke, Heimrichs, Heimritz, Hinerich, Hinerick, Hinereich, Hinericke, Hinerichs, Hinreich, Hinrich, Hinrick, Hinricke, Hinrichs, Hinritz, Hennerich, Hennericks, Hennereich and many more.

Early Notables of the Hendrick family

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Hendrick Ranking

In the United States, the name Hendrick is the 3,447^th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1

Hendrick migration to the United States +

The state of Prussia was a great influence on the shape of modern Germany. After the Second World War, Prussia's land was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany and the state was abolished. Some Prussians remained in those countries after the war, while many others migrated to North America in search of a new start. Philadelphia was their primary point of entry to the United States, after which many of them moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. A large number of Prussians also migrated to Ontario and the prairie provinces as United Empire Loyalists. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Hendricks to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Hendrick Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Lidia Hendrick, who landed in Maryland in 1667 2

Hendrick Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hance Hendrick, who landed in Virginia in 1701 2
Mary Catharina Hendrick, aged 15, who arrived in New York in 1711 2
James Hendrick, who landed in Maryland in 1716 2
Johan Hendrick, aged 28, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 2
Jacob Hendrick, aged 28, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 2
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Hendrick Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Eliza Hendrick, who landed in New York, NY in 1816 2
John Hendrick, who arrived in Charleston, South Carolina in 1821 2
Gustave Hendrick, aged 23, who arrived in New York in 1849 2
R Hendrick, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1850 2
Francis Hendrick, who arrived in Arkansas in 1869 2

Hendrick migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hendrick Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Ms. Mary Hendrick, aged 20 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Bee" departing from the port of Cork, Ireland but died on Grosse Isle In June 1847 3
Mr. Edward Hendrick, aged 7 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Margrette" departing 2nd May 1847 from New Ross, Ireland; the ship arrived on 8th July 1847 but he died on board 4
Mr. Honora Hendrick, aged 36 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Margrette" departing 2nd May 1847 from New Ross, Ireland; the ship arrived on 8th July 1847 but he died on board 4

Hendrick migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Hendrick Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century

Miss Susannah Hendrick, English convict who was convicted in Surrey, England for 7 years , transported aboard the "Britannia III" on 18th July 1798, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 5

Hendrick Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Thomas Hendrick, a shoemaker, who arrived in Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania) sometime between 1825 and 1832

Hendrick migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Hendrick Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. J. Hendrick, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Tainui" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand in December 1890 6

Contemporary Notables of the name Hendrick (post 1700) +

Thomas Augustine Hendrick (1849-1909), American Catholic bishop
Joseph Riiddick "Rick" Hendrick (b. 1949), American NASCAR race car owner
Ray Hendrick (1929-1990), American NASCAR race car driver, inducted in the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2007
Kenny Hendrick, American NASCAR race car driver
John Kerr Hendrick (1849-1921), American politician, U.S. Representative from Kentucky
Howard Hendrick, American politician from Oklahoma
Harvey Hendrick (1897-1941), American Major League Baseball player
Burton J. Hendrick (1858-1936), American historian
Bill R. Hendrick, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2000 7
Arthur A. Hendrick, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1924, 1928, 1932 7
... (Another 19 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 33)
Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 79)
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 30th October 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/Britannia
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 11) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html