Hedrick - Last Names

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Hedrick

/ˈhɛdrɪk/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Ruler of the household or home ruler

Represents leadership, responsibility, and stewardship within the family or domestic sphere.

Symbolism

Embodies strength, reliability, and ancestral pride. It symbolizes a connection to familial duty and enduring legacy.

Etymology: Derived from the Old High German name 'Heimirich', composed of the elements 'heim' meaning 'home' and 'rīc' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'. Evolved into variants like Heinrich and was later Anglicized to Hedrick.

Style & Origin

traditional

english

Cultural Background

Of Germanic origin, Hedrick is an Anglicized form of names like Heidrich or Heinrich, common in Engl

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