Henderson is a popular patronymic name meaning “son of Henry.” The given name “Henry” means “home ruler” or “ruler of the home,” derived from the Germanic name Heimirich which is composed of the elements heim, meaning “home” and ric, meaning “power, ruler.” Surname Origin: English, Scottish.

Is Henderson a Scottish or Irish name?

Henderson Name Meaning Scottish and northern Irish: patronymic from Hendry, a chiefly Scottish variant of the personal name Henry 1. Some Scottish families with this name have ancestors whose name was Henryson.

What clan does Henderson belong to?

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