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

Hardamon, 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 Hardamon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hardamon in America

Hardamon is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hardamon surname appeared 227 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 Hardamon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hardamon 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 Hardamon

The surname Hardamon is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Hardenhuish, located in the county of Wiltshire, England. The name is likely derived from the Old English words "hær" meaning "army" and "dun" meaning "hill" or "down," suggesting that the name may have referred to a person who lived near a hill or elevated area where military troops were stationed.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hardamon can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire from 1327, where a certain John de Hardenhussh is mentioned. This spelling variation reflects the name's evolution over time and its ties to the village of Hardenhuish.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Devizes, Wiltshire, with entries such as the baptism of William Hardamon in 1583 and the marriage of Thomas Hardamon and Alice Smythe in 1592. These records provide valuable insight into the name's prevalence in the local area during that time period.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Hardamon include Sir Richard Hardamon (1562-1631), a respected magistrate and member of Parliament for Wiltshire during the reign of King James I. Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Hardamon (1674-1739), a philanthropist and benefactor who established a charitable foundation in her hometown of Trowbridge, Wiltshire.

In the 18th century, the Hardamon family gained prominence in the town of Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. John Hardamon (1712-1789) was a successful merchant and landowner, while his son, William Hardamon (1745-1822), served as the Mayor of Bradford-on-Avon from 1795 to 1797.

The name also made its way to the American colonies, with records showing that a certain Thomas Hardamon (1720-1798) immigrated from England to Virginia in the mid-18th century, where he established a successful tobacco plantation.

While the surname Hardamon is not among the most common in modern times, it has a rich historical legacy rooted in the English countryside, with ties to both military and agricultural traditions. The name's evolution and dispersal across different regions showcase its enduring presence throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hardamon

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

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 Hardamon 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 Hardamon 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 Hardamon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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