Find out how popular the last name Hardaman is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hardaman.

Hardaman, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hardaman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hardaman in America

Hardaman is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hardaman surname appeared 119 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hardaman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hardaman to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hardaman

The surname HARDAMAN is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, during the 16th and 17th centuries. It is thought to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "heard" (meaning hardy or brave) and "man" (meaning a person or individual).

The earliest known record of the HARDAMAN surname dates back to 1587, when a John Hardaman was listed in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire. Around the same time, the name appears in various tax records and legal documents across the northern regions of England.

In the late 17th century, a Richard Hardaman was mentioned in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Lancashire, suggesting that the family had established a presence in that area as well. The name was often spelled with variations such as Hardiman, Hardyman, or Herdman during this period.

One notable individual bearing the HARDAMAN surname was William Hardaman, a renowned clockmaker who lived in York from 1720 to 1792. He was renowned for his intricate and precise timepieces, many of which are still preserved in museums and private collections.

Another historical figure was John Hardaman, a soldier who fought in the English Civil War during the 17th century. He served in the Parliamentarian forces and is mentioned in several accounts of the conflicts between the Royalists and Parliamentarians.

In the 18th century, a Thomas Hardaman was a prominent merchant and landowner in Cumbria, owning several estates and properties in the region. His descendants continued to play a significant role in the local community for generations.

The HARDAMAN surname can also be traced back to several villages and hamlets in Yorkshire, such as Hardaman's Green and Hardaman's Fold, which may have been named after early settlers with the surname in those areas.

Throughout the 19th century, individuals with the HARDAMAN surname were recorded in various parish records, census documents, and military rolls across different parts of England, indicating the surname's continued presence and spread across the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hardaman

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hardaman.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hardaman was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hardaman has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hardaman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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