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

Hardemon, 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 Hardemon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hardemon in America

Hardemon is the 73911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hardemon surname appeared 262 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 Hardemon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hardemon 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 Hardemon

The surname HARDEMON has its origins in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hærdan" meaning "to harden" and "mann" meaning "man," suggesting a connection to a person with a hardened or resilient character.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HARDEMON can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Chelmsford, Essex, where a John HARDEMON was baptized in 1598. Around the same time, the name appears in the tax records of the nearby village of Ingatestone, likely referring to a different individual or branch of the family.

In the 17th century, the HARDEMON name began to spread across various counties in southern England, including Surrey, Kent, and Hampshire. The variations in spelling were common during this period, with records showing variations such as HARDIMAN, HARDYMAN, and HARDIMAN.

A notable figure bearing the HARDEMON surname was William HARDEMON, a merchant and landowner from Guildford, Surrey, who lived from 1632 to 1704. He is mentioned in several historical documents related to local trade and property transactions.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth HARDEMON, born in 1687 in Canterbury, Kent. She gained recognition as a skilled embroiderer and was commissioned to create intricate needlework pieces for several noble families in the region.

In the 18th century, the HARDEMON name continued to be associated with various professions and trades. John HARDEMON (1742-1812) was a respected blacksmith in the town of Alton, Hampshire, known for his exceptional craftsmanship and contribution to the local community.

Moving into the 19th century, the HARDEMON surname gained further prominence with the birth of Samuel HARDEMON (1819-1892), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the St. Pancras Railway Station.

While the HARDEMON surname may have evolved from Old English roots, its scattered presence across various counties in England suggests that it was not confined to a specific geographic region. The name's endurance over centuries and its association with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions is a testament to its rich historical narrative.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hardemon

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

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

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