Explore the Family Name Hendricksen
The meaning of Hendricksen
1. Dutch and German (located in the border area of Nijmegen and Kleve): variant of Hendriksen. 2. Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Henriksen. Compare Hendrickson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf, Erik. German Bernhard, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Hendricksen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hendricksen experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Hendricksen was ranked 32,939th most common surname, whereas it dropped to the 40,313th position in 2010. This signifies a decline of nearly 22.39%. Furthermore, the number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 656 in 2000 to 543 in 2010, translating into a drop of 17.23%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents fell by 25%, moving from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #40,313 | -22.39% |
| Count | 656 | 543 | -17.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.18 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hendricksen
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Hendricksen surname. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.36%), a percentage that slightly dipped to 91.53% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity was those identifying with two or more races, which increased from 1.98% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among the Hendricksen surname grew the most significantly, from 1.37% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010, marking an increase of 61.31%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black modestly rose from 1.22% to 1.29%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in 2000; however, by 2010, they made up 1.66% and 1.10% of the Hendricksen population respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.36% | 91.53% | -3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 2.21% | 11.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.21% | 61.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Black | 1.22% | 1.29% | 5.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |