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Hendricks

HEHN-drihks

Hendricks (name) means a surname originating as a patronymic form of Hendrick. Example: “The Hendricks family settled in Minnesota in the 1880s.”

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A surname originating as a patronymic form of Hendrick.

"The Hendricks family settled in Minnesota in the 1880s."

How to use Hendricks

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname meaning "son of Hendrick", also a small-town place name.

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Word forms

Hendrickses plural

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The _____ family settled in Minnesota in the 1880s.

Etymology

From the given name Hendrick plus the patronymic "-s".

Frequently asked questions

What does “Hendricks” mean?

The word “Hendricks” means a surname originating as a patronymic form of Hendrick. In plain terms, a surname meaning "son of Hendrick", also a small-town place name.

How do you pronounce “Hendricks”?

“Hendricks” is pronounced HEHN-drihks (/ˈhɛn.dɹɪks/ in IPA).

How do you use “Hendricks” in a sentence?

Here is “Hendricks” used in a sentence: “The Hendricks family settled in Minnesota in the 1880s.”

What part of speech is “Hendricks”?

“Hendricks” is a name.

Is “Hendricks” a common word?

“Hendricks” is an uncommon word in modern English.