2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hardaman
A variant spelling of the surname Hardeman, possibly derived from an occupational name for a warder or guard.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Hardaman. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hardaman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Hardaman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hardaman, the largest self-reported group is Black at 68.6%. The next largest groups are White (24.6%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hardaman
Among Census respondents with the surname Hardaman, the largest self-reported group is Black at 68.6%. The next largest groups are White (24.6%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Hardaman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hardaman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American68.6% · 81
- White24.6% · 29
- Two or more races5.1% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hardaman
Hardaman appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+4 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,228 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,354 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.5%) | Down 5,228 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 3,354 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hardaman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,157 | #143,511 | -2.4% |
| Count | 119 | 118 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hardaman bearers went from 119 to 118 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 3,354 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #143,511.
FAQ
Hardaman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hardaman?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Hardaman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Hardaman?
Hardaman ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Hardaman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hardaman.
Has Hardaman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hardaman went from 119 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Hardaman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hardaman, the largest self-reported group is Black at 68.6%. The next largest groups are White (24.6%) and Two or More Races (5.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hardaman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.6% (81 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hardaman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (68.6%), White (24.6%), Two or More Races (5.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hardaman (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hardaman mean?
A variant spelling of the surname Hardeman, possibly derived from an occupational name for a warder or guard. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hardaman (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Hardaman?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.