The Henderson Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Henderson, its origins in Scotland, and the story behind a Henderson family crest.
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Origin of the Henderson name
Henderson is a Scottish and northern English patronymic meaning "son of Henry", through the pet form Hendry or Henry. It is especially associated with the Borders and the Lowlands, and with Caithness where a Henderson clan held lands. Emigration made it common in America, Canada and Australasia.
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This overview covers the Henderson name in Scotland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Canada and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Henderson name FAQ
What does the Henderson name mean?
Son of Henry. Common variants include Hendry, Henryson, Enderson.
Where does the Henderson surname come from?
It originates in Scotland, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Henderson coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Henderson crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Henderson coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: George F. Black, The Surnames of Scotland (New York Public Library, 1946); Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).