Hender

Hender is a surname that also appears as a place-name element in some regions. It is relatively uncommon and is typically treated as a variant form within broader surname families rather than as a distinct lineage on its own.

Origins and variants: Etymological details for Hender are not decisively established in standard references. In many cases, Hender is considered a shortened or regional variant of Henderson or Hendrick, or a reduced form from a patronymic name based on a given name such as Henry. Historical spelling variations before standardization allowed different families to converge on the same form, contributing to its scattered occurrence.

Geographic distribution: Modern instances of the surname are sparse but attested in several English-speaking countries, including the United Kingdom and North America. Genealogical sources often note Hender as a less common variant among lineages related to Henderson or Hendrick.

Toponymy: The sequence Hender sometimes appears as part of local place names or geographic features in areas with historical English or Dutch influence. However, there is no widely recognized town or settlement named simply “Hender.”

Notable people: There are no widely cited public figures whose surname is alone Hender in commonly referenced sources, though individuals bearing the name may appear in local records or specialized genealogical studies.

See also: Henderson, Hendrick, Hendricks.