Explore the Family Name Hendriksen
The meaning of Hendriksen
Dutch, North German, and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Hendrik (see Henry 1). Compare Hendricksen and Hendrickson.
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How common is the last name Hendriksen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hendriksen saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hendriksen was ranked as the 51,680th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 52,383rd place, representing a modest decrease of 1.36%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of individuals with the Hendriksen last name increased by 4.76% during this period, growing from 378 people in 2000 to 396 in 2010. However, when considered proportionally per 100,000 citizens, the prevalence of the Hendriksen surname fell by 7.14%, dropping from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #52,383 | -1.36% |
| Count | 378 | 396 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hendriksen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Hendriksen surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, maintaining a consistent rate of 94.44%. Those identifying as Hispanic made up the next largest group, although their representation decreased from 3.44% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010. A small segment of the Hendriksen population identified as belonging to two or more races; this percentage also declined from 1.59% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010. The census indicated no traces of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among those carrying the Hendriksen surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 94.44% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.44% | 2.78% | -19.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.26% | -20.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |