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

Hardman, 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 Hardman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hardman in America

Hardman is the 3755th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hardman surname appeared 9,430 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Hardman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hardman 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 Hardman

The surname Hardman is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is a descriptive surname derived from the Old English words 'heard' meaning 'hardy' or 'brave' and 'man' meaning 'man'. The name was initially given as a nickname to individuals who were considered brave, hardy, or strong.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Hardman appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1166, where it is listed as 'Hardeman'. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during the 12th century.

In the 13th century, the surname Hardman can be found in the Curia Regis Rolls of Lincolnshire from the year 1205, where it is recorded as 'Hardeman de Sywelle'. The inclusion of the place name 'Sywelle' (modern-day Sywell in Northamptonshire) suggests that the individual was from that area.

One notable historical figure with the surname Hardman was Sir Robert Hardman (c. 1510-1575), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1564-1565. He was a prominent figure in the city's mercantile community and played a role in the expansion of English trade with the Continent.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Thomas Hardman (1787-1857), an English inventor and engineer who is credited with developing the first commercially successful screw-cutting lathe in 1800. His invention revolutionized the manufacturing of threaded components and played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution.

In the literary world, Ralph Hardman (1788-1858) was an English poet and writer known for his works such as 'The Hermit of Warkworth' and 'The Lancashire Dialect'. His writings captured the local dialects and traditions of his native Lancashire.

The surname Hardman also has variants such as Hardeman and Hardeman, which can be found in historical records from various regions of England.

Overall, the surname Hardman has a rich history dating back to medieval England, with its origins rooted in the Old English language. It has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, inventors, and writers, who have left their mark on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hardman

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

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

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