Hendricks is an English surname of Dutch origin, derived from the given name Hendrick. It means 'home ruler' or 'strong in battle'. The name has been popular among various noble families throughout history, particularly in England and Scotland. Some notable figures with this surname include John Hendricks, an American television producer and founder of the Discovery Channel, and Robert Hendricks, a Canadian politician who served as the Premier of Prince Edward Island from 1978 to 1979.
The name Hendricks experienced a steady increase in popularity over the past century, with a significant surge in recent years. The first peak occurred in 1950 with five births, followed by another spike in the early 2000s, and since then, the number of births has been steadily climbing, reaching an all-time high of 36 births in 2020 and 38 births in 2021. The total number of Hendricks births from 1918 to 2023 is 293.