Hendrix is a

patronymic surname A patronymic surname is a surname originated from the given name of the father or a patrilineal ancestor. Different cultures have different ways of producing patronymic surnames. For example, early patronymic Welsh surnames were the result of th ...

of Dutch and

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origin, meaning "son of Hendrik". Notable people with the surname include: *

Amanda Hendrix Amanda R. Hendrix (May 21, 1968) is an American planetary scientist known for her pioneering studies of solar system bodies at ultraviolet wavelengths. She is a senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute. Her research interests include m ...

(born 1968), American planetary scientist * Arthur Hendrix (1912–1988), American tennis player *

B. G. Hendrix Bert Garrett Hendrix Jr. (December 16, 1922 – March 21, 2020), known as B. G. "Beagle" Hendrix, was an American politician from Arkansas. Hendrix was born at Jenny Lind, Arkansas in 1922. He served for 34 years in the Arkansas House of Repres ...

(1922–2020), American politician *

Bakari Hendrix Bakari Akil Hendrix (born May 23, 1977) is a retired American basketball player. He was a standout player at Gonzaga University and played professionally in eleven countries. Hendrix, a 6'8" power forward from St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School ...

(born 1977), American basketball player *

Brunhilde Hendrix Brunhilde Hendrix (2 August 1938 in Langenzenn – 28 November 1995 in Sachsen bei Ansbach) was a West German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.Carisa Hendrix Carisa Hendrix is a Canada-based magician and fire eater who often performs in the persona of Lucy Darling. Early life Hendrix was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and grew up in Calgary where she is currently based. She was a former art st ...

, Canadian magician and fire eater * Carl Hendrix (1906–1977), Arkansas state politician * Claude Hendrix (1889–1944), American baseball player *

Clay Hendrix Clay Hendrix (born July 16, 1963) is an American football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at Furman University Furman University is a private liberal arts university in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 1826 and nam ...

(born 1963), American football coach and player * Clyde Allen Hendrix (1934–2021), American rockabilly singer and songwriter *

David Hendrix David Hendrix (born May 29, 1972, in Jesup, Georgia) is a former player in the National Football League. He played for the San Diego Chargers from 1995 to 1997. He played collegiality Collegiality is the relationship between colleagues. A colle ...

(born 1972), American football player * Dewayne Hendrix (born 1995), American football player * Dok Hendrix (born 1959), American professional wrestler whose real name is Michael Hayes * Don Hendrix (1905–1961), American master optician at Mount Wilson Observatory * Elaine Hendrix (born 1970), American actress * Emile Hendrix (born 1955), Dutch show jumping rider *

Eugene Russell Hendrix Eugene Russell Hendrix (May 17, 1847 – November 11, 1927) was a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South in the U.S., elected in 1886. Biography Eugene Russell Hendrix was born in Fayette, Missouri on May 17, 1847. He graduated fr ...

(1847–1927), American Methodist bishop * Freman Hendrix (born 1950), American politician * Friedrich Hendrix (1911–1941), German sprinter *

Gage Hendrix Gage may refer to: Measurement * Gage is a variant spelling of the word ''gauge'' *Stream gauge, aka Stream gage, a site along a stream where flow measurements are made People *Gage (surname) *Gage Golightly (born 1993), American actress Place ...

(born 2003), American airman and singer songwriter *

Gary Hendrix Gary Grant Hendrix (born May 14, 1948) is an American businessman who founded Symantec Corporation, an international corporation which produces computer software, particularly in the fields of information management and antivirus software. Educ ...

, American software businessman * Grady Hendrix, American author of ''Horrorstör'' * Harville Hendrix (born 1935), American self-help writer *

Henry J. Hendrix Henry J. Hendrix (born 1966) is a retired United States Navy captain. He has served as an American defense analyst, an official historian and curator of the Navy and an author. His written work has focused on the composition of the United Stat ...

(born 1966), United States Navy officer * Howard V. Hendrix (born 1959), American writer * J. C. Hendrix (1926–1963), American stock car racing driver *

James R. Hendrix James Richard Hendrix (August 20, 1925 – November 14, 2002) was a United States Army master sergeant and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration for valor—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in Belgium during Wo ...

(1925–2002), American soldier *

James Wesley Hendrix James Wesley Hendrix (born 1977) is a United States federal judge, United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas and former assistant United States attorney for the same district. He preside ...

(born 1977), American attorney *

Jan Hendrix Jan Hendrix (born 1949) is a Dutch people, Dutch-born artist who has lived and worked in Mexico since 1978. Hendrix received the Order of the Aztec Eagle from the Government of Mexico, Mexican government for his work in art and architecture. Life ...

(born 1949), Dutch-born Mexican artist and architect * Jesse Hendrix (born 1982), Canadian football player *

Jimi Hendrix James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most ...

(1942–1970), American guitarist, singer, and songwriter * Jimmy Hendricks, American murder victim *

John Shannon Hendrix John Shannon Hendrix (born 1959) is an architectural historian and philosopher who has written and lectured extensively on the subjects of architecture, art, philosophy, aesthetics, psychoanalysis, science, culture and history. Much of his wor ...

(born 1959), American architectural historian and philosopher * John W. Hendrix (born 1942), United States Army general *

Jorrit Hendrix Jorrit Petrus Carolina Hendrix (born 6 February 1995) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for German club Fortuna Düsseldorf. Club career PSV Hendrix started playing youth football at hometown club SV P ...

(born 1995), Dutch footballer *

Joseph C. Hendrix Joseph Clifford Hendrix (May 25, 1853 – November 9, 1904) was an American educator and politician who served one term as a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from New York (state), New York from 1893 to 1895. Biograp ...

(1853–1904), member of the United States House of Representatives * Kimberly Hendrix (1969–2015), American fashion designer * Leon Hendrix (born 1948), brother of Jimi Hendrix * Leslie Hendrix (born 1960), American actress * Manny Hendrix (born 1964), American football player * Matt Hendrix (born 1981), American golfer *

Michael Hendrix R. Michael Hendrix is an American graphic designer and entrepreneur. He is a Partner and the Global Design Director of IDEO, based in the Cambridge, MA studio where he practices brand strategy, creative direction, and graphic design. He cites a d ...

(born c. 1972), American graphic designer and entrepreneur * Margie Hendrix (1937–1973), American R&B singer *

Neal Hendrix Neal Hendrix (born May 12, 1973) is an American professional skateboarder, commentator, and brand manager. Skateboarding career Hendrix grew up in Lewisville, North Carolina, and started skating backyards and parks across the Mid-Atlantic in 1986. ...

(born 1973), American skateboarder * Patti Hendrix, soul singer * Paul F. Hendrix (born 1950s), American ecologist *

Richard Hendrix Venard Richard Hendrix ( Macedonian: Венард Ричард Хендрикс; born November 15, 1986) is an American-born naturalized Macedonian professional basketball player who last played for Niigata Albirex BB of the B.League. He has al ...

(born 1986), American basketball player * Roger W. Hendrix (1943–2017), American microbiologist *

Ryan Hendrix Ryan Matthew Hendrix (born December 16, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He made his MLB debut in 2021 for the Cincinnati Reds. Career Amateur career Hendrix attended Cypress Woods High ...

(born 1994), American baseball player * Taeler Hendrix (born 1989), American professional wrestler *

Terri Hendrix Terri Ann Hendrix is a Texas-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and independent artist who has been writing and performing an eclectic mix of Americana genre, encompassing folk, pop, country, blues, and jazz, since 1990. Since ...

(born 1968), American singer-songwriter * Wanda Hendrix (1928–1981), American actress ;Fictional characters *

Rebecca Hendrix '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', a spin-off of the crime drama ''Law & Order'', follows the detectives who work in the "Special Victims Unit" of the 16th Precinct of the New York City Police Department, a unit that focuses on crimes invol ...

, character from ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit''

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