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There are approximately 6,775 people named Kendrick in the UK. That makes it the 1,571th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 107 are named Kendrick.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Scotland

Language of origin

Gaelic

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic
From given name or forename

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The Kendrick surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

From the Saxon Kenrick, from Kennen, to know, and ric, rich--rich in knowledge. Bailey derives this name from cene, bold, and rick, a kingdom--a valiant ruler.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

KENDRICK. See Kenrick.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.

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