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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 notesIn plain EnglishA surname meaning "son of Hendrick", also a small-town place name.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Hendrickses
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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.
