Meaning & History
Henriques is a Portuguese surname meaning "son of Henrique," the Portuguese form of Henry. The name follows a common Iberian patronymic pattern, analogous to the Spanish Enríquez.
Etymology and History
The root of the name is Henry, from the Germanic name Heimirich ("home ruler," from elements heim "home" and rih "ruler"), later altered to Heinrich under the influence of names like Haganrich. The Latinate Henricus led to French Henri, which was introduced to England by the Normans. In Portugal, the name took the form Henrique, and the suffix -es was added to form the surname meaning "son of Henrique." This pattern is shared by other Portuguese and Spanish surnames such as Fernandes and González.
Historical and Geographical Distribution
The surname Henriques has long been present in Portugal. The earliest recorded bearer was Henrique Henriques, born in 1646, according to Geni.com. During the Portuguese colonial period, the name spread to the Portuguese Indies, where notable bearers carried it forward. Though predominantly found in Portugal and its former colonies such as Brazil and Goa, the name also appears in smaller numbers in other regions like Gibraltar and the United Kingdom, as suggested by spreadur.xyz data.
Notable Bearers
- José António Pinto da Silva Alves Fernandes, known as Filipe Henriques, a Portuguese businessman and philanthropist (20th century).
- Richard Henriques, a British Catholic bishop (born 1943).
- Hiram Henriques (born 1977), professional baseball baseball player in the Australia.
Related Surnames
Cognate surnames in other languages include Dutch Hendriks, Hendrikx, Hendrix (a variant), and Norwegian Henriksen.
- Meaning: son of Henrique
- Origin: Portuguese (patronymic)
- Root: Henry (through Henrique)
Related Names
Sources: Wiktionary — Henriques