About Hinrichs
The surname Hinrichs is of German origin and is derived from the given name Heinrich, which means "ruler of the home" or "ruler of the household." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Heinrich. Over time, the name Hinrichs has become a common surname in Germany and is often associated with individuals who have a heritage rooted in Germanic culture.
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The surname Hinrichs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hinrichs based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hinrichs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hinrichs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.