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

Hardge, 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 Hardge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hardge in America

Hardge is the 45653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hardge surname appeared 468 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 Hardge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hardge 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 Hardge

The surname HARDGE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, possibly derived from the Old English word "heard," meaning "hardy" or "brave." It may have been a descriptive surname given to someone with a strong or courageous personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HARDGE dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a census-like record compiled in 1273 under the reign of King Edward I. The name was also found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1301, suggesting it was present in that region during the early 14th century.

In the late 15th century, the HARDGE surname was mentioned in the records of the Worshipful Company of Brewers in London, indicating that someone with this name was a member of the prestigious guild. This suggests that the family may have been involved in the brewing trade during that time.

During the 16th century, the surname HARDGE appeared in various parish records across different counties in England, such as Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire. This indicates the name had spread to various parts of the country by that point.

One notable individual with the surname HARDGE was John Hardge, born in 1567 in Oxfordshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a magistrate in his local community. Another person of note was Elizabeth Hardge, born in 1623 in Wiltshire, who was known for her philanthropic work and contributions to the local church.

In the 17th century, the HARDGE surname was sometimes spelled differently, such as "Hardge," "Hardgie," or "Hardgey," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common during that era.

By the 18th century, the HARDGE name had spread to other parts of the British Isles, with records indicating individuals with this surname living in Scotland and Ireland. One notable figure was Robert Hardge, born in 1745 in Edinburgh, who was a respected scholar and author of several works on philosophy and theology.

Throughout the 19th century, the HARDGE surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with families residing in counties like Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Yorkshire. During this period, the name also appeared in records related to the British colonial expansion, with some individuals bearing the HARDGE surname emigrating to countries like Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hardge

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

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

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