Hinrichsen

Hinrichsen is a surname of Danish and German origin. It is a patronymic name, meaning "son of Hinrich." The given name Hinrich is a variant of Henry, which itself derives from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler). Thus, Hinrichsen can be translated as "son of the home ruler."

The surname is most commonly found in Denmark and Northern Germany, particularly in Schleswig-Holstein. It is also present in countries with significant Scandinavian or German immigration, such as the United States and Canada.

Notable individuals with the surname Hinrichsen include Harald Hinrichsen, a Danish politician, and Peter Hinrichsen, a Danish painter. The name's distribution reflects historical migration patterns and the commonality of its root name across Germanic cultures. Variations of the name may exist in different regions due to linguistic differences and transliteration practices. The surname's prevalence is generally moderate, without being exceptionally rare or exceedingly common.