Explore the Family Name Hendriks
The meaning of Hendriks
Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Hendrik (see Henry 1). It is particularly located in the Dutch-German border area of Gelderland-Limburg and North Rhine-Westphalia. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Geert, Gerrit, Hendrik, Klaas.
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How common is the last name Hendriks in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hendriks has seen a significant increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the Hendriks name moved up from 37,835th place in 2000 to 33,894th place in 2010, indicating a change of 10.42%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 552 to 671 during this period, marking a 21.56% growth. The proportion of people named Hendriks per 100k also rose by 15.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,835 | #33,894 | 10.42% |
| Count | 552 | 671 | 21.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.23 | 15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hendriks
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hendriks also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. A small number of those with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, where previously there were none. The percentage identifying as two or more races saw a slight increase of 1.27%. The majority continue to identify as White, although this group saw a small decrease of 3.44% over the decade. Those identifying as Hispanic also decreased slightly by 3.87%. Interestingly, the proportion of Hendriks identifying as Black saw a notable rise of 32.13%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.42% | 81.52% | -3.44% |
| Black | 4.17% | 5.51% | 32.13% |
| Hispanic | 5.43% | 5.22% | -3.87% |
| Two or More Races | 4.71% | 4.77% | 1.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.98% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |