Hendrickx

Hendrickx is a Dutch-Flemish surname most common in Belgium, particularly in the Flemish-speaking region, with smaller concentrations in the Netherlands and among diaspora communities. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Hendrick, the Dutch form of Henry, with the suffix -x indicating descent or lineage in regional spelling conventions. The name thus roughly means “descendant of Hendrick” or “family of Hendrick.”

Origin and history: The given name Hendrick itself derives from Germanic elements haim (home, household) and ric (ruler, power), and Hendrickx likely arose in medieval or early modern Dutch-speaking communities. The spelling with -x is characteristic of Flemish usage, and variants such as Hendricksen or Hendriks occasionally appear in Dutch records.

Distribution and variants: In addition to Belgium, Hendrickx is found in the Netherlands and among populations with Flemish ancestry in other countries, reflecting migration patterns. Variants include Hendricksen, Hendricks, and Hendrix in English-speaking contexts, as well as Hendrickx itself in formal genealogical records.

Context and usage: In genealogical and onomastic sources, Hendrickx is treated as a classical patronymic surname with regional spelling tradition. The name is primarily identified as a Belgian-Flemish family name, though bearers may be found in various countries due to historical migration. Related names include Hendrick, Hendrik, and other patronymic forms such as Hendricks and Hendricksen.