hendrix

Hendrix is a surname of Dutch origin. It is a patronymic derived from the given name Hendrik, the Dutch form of Henry. The suffix -rix in Hendrix is a variant spelling used in Dutch and Flemish surnames, indicating lineage, traditionally meaning “son of Hendrik.” The name was brought to the Americas by Dutch and other European settlers in the early modern period and has since spread worldwide.

Geographically, Hendrix is most common in the Netherlands and Belgium, with substantial populations in the United States, Canada, and other countries through immigration. In the United States the spelling Hendrix is common, while variants such as Hendrickx and Hendriks are more typical in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Notable people with the surname include Jimi Hendrix (1942–1970), American guitarist, singer and songwriter, whose work with the electric guitar and innovative studio techniques helped define rock, blues, and psychedelic music in the 1960s. Additional notable individuals with the surname exist in various fields, but Jimi Hendrix remains the most widely recognized bearer.

The surname Hendrix has appeared in popular culture and literature and has several related surnames, including Hendricks, Hendrickx, and Hendriks. In some cases, Hendrix is also used as a given name or nickname, though it remains predominantly a surname.