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      Meaning of the first name Henderson

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      Son of Henry/Hendrick

      Variations

      Anderson, Jefferson, Andersen
      The name Henderson has English origins and derived from the patronymic form of the given name Henry or Hendrick, meaning son of Henry/Hendrick. The name can be traced back to medieval England, where names started to form based on an individual's occupation, location, or family lineage. In this case, Henderson became a hereditary name passed down from generation to generation within a family, serving as a way to identify an individual as the son of someone named Henry or Hendrick.

      Throughout history, the name Henderson has appeared in various records and documents. It has been found in English census records dating back centuries, indicating the name's long-standing usage. In modern times, the name Henderson remains widespread in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia. Many individuals with the name Henderson have gained prominence in different fields, such as politics, sports, and entertainment. This demonstrates how the name has endured and continued to be used by descendants of those originally bearing the name, serving as a testament to their ancestral connection to someone named Henry or Hendrick.

      Based on our records...

      Smith

      Smith

      This is the most common surname associated with Henderson.
      Mary

      Mary

      This is the most common name of those married to a Henderson.
      Henderson

      Henderson

      This is the most common name for a child of a Henderson.
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      1860 is when there were the most people born with the first name Henderson.

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