Henderson Name Meaning & Origin
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Henderson is a Scottish and English surname meaning 'son of Henry'. It originated as a patronymic surname in Scotland and northern England, derived from the given name Henry, which itself comes from the Germanic name Heinrich meaning 'home ruler'.
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Scottish (Scottish) 70% -
English (English) 20%
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American (Anglo-American) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Henderson
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
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Henderson Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.