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

Hardiman, 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 Hardiman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hardiman in America

Hardiman is the 7725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hardiman surname appeared 4,296 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hardiman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hardiman 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 Hardiman

The surname Hardiman is of Irish origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old Irish personal name Artghal, which means "high valor" or "high bravery." The name is believed to have originated in County Galway, Ireland, where it was first recorded as Hardyman in the medieval period.

In ancient Irish records and manuscripts, the name appears in various spellings, such as Hardyman, Hardiman, and Hardeman. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, where a person named Hardiman is mentioned in the year 1285.

The Hardiman family was prominent in County Galway, and several members played significant roles in Irish history. One notable figure was James Hardiman (1782-1855), an Irish antiquarian and historian who wrote extensively on Irish culture and folklore. His works, such as "The Ancient Irish Deeds" and "The History of Galway," are considered invaluable resources for understanding Ireland's past.

Another prominent individual with the surname Hardiman was Adrian Hardiman (1828-1900), an Irish lawyer and judge who served as a Lord Justice of Appeal in Ireland. He was widely respected for his legal acumen and fairness on the bench.

In the 16th century, the Hardiman family held lands in the Barony of Longford, County Galway. The name Hardiman is also associated with the town of Gort, where the Hardiman family had a stronghold and where the surname is still prevalent today.

Other notable individuals with the surname Hardiman include John Hardiman (1800-1865), an Irish politician and Member of Parliament for Galway Borough, and James Hardiman (1765-1844), an Irish physician and author who wrote on medical topics.

Throughout its history, the surname Hardiman has been closely linked to Ireland, particularly the western regions of County Galway. While the name has spread worldwide due to Irish emigration, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period and the Old Irish personal name Artghal, reflecting the valor and bravery associated with its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hardiman

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

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

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