Henderson

Near Las Vegas

Henderson is a common English surname and place name.

As a surname, it means "son of Henry" or "son of Hendry," following the patronymic naming pattern.

Several American cities bear the name, most notably Henderson, Nevada, a suburb of Las Vegas and one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.

The Hendersons moved to Henderson last year.

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