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

Hardrick, 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 Hardrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hardrick in America

Hardrick is the 15800th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hardrick surname appeared 1,843 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 Hardrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hardrick 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 Hardrick

The surname Hardrick has its origins in England, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hærd" meaning hard or brave, and "ric" meaning power or dominion. This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who was perceived as a strong and powerful individual.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Hardrick can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Hardrich," likely referring to a landowner or tenant at the time.

During the Middle Ages, the Hardrick family appeared to have been concentrated in the counties of Warwickshire and Staffordshire. Several variations of the spelling existed, including Hardrick, Hardricke, and Hardridge. These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping practices of the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named William Hardrick (born around 1320) was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Coventry. His success and influence within the local community likely contributed to the recognition and spread of the Hardrick name.

Another historical figure of note is Sir Thomas Hardrick (1450-1521), a knight who served under King Henry VIII. He was known for his military exploits during the Wars of the Roses and was rewarded with land and titles for his loyal service.

In the 16th century, the Hardrick family established a presence in the county of Gloucestershire. One of the earliest records from this period is of a John Hardrick (born around 1560), who was a wealthy landowner and member of the local gentry.

Moving forward to the 17th century, a prominent member of the Hardrick family was Richard Hardrick (1602-1673), a Puritan minister and author who played a significant role in the religious and political turmoil of the English Civil War.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Hardrick (1665-1740), a wealthy heiress and philanthropist from Oxfordshire. She was known for her charitable works and support of various educational and religious institutions in the region.

During the 18th century, the Hardrick surname appeared to have spread further across England, with records indicating families residing in counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Northumberland.

Throughout its history, the Hardrick surname has been associated with various place names and locations across England, including the villages of Hardrick in Warwickshire and Hardrick Green in Staffordshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hardrick

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

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

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