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

Hardmon, 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 Hardmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hardmon in America

Hardmon is the 43438th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hardmon surname appeared 497 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 Hardmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hardmon 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 Hardmon

The surname HARDMON is of English origin, emerging in the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Old English words "heard" (hardy or brave) and "man" (person), likely referring to a courageous individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HARDMON can be found in the Feet of Fines records from Staffordshire in 1292, where a William Hardemon is mentioned. This suggests the name was present in the West Midlands region of England during this time.

A variation of the spelling, "Hardman," appears in the Lancashire Inquests from 1310, indicating the name's presence in the northwest of England as well. These early records provide insight into the geographical spread of the surname in its formative years.

In the 16th century, the HARDMON surname can be found in various records, including tax rolls and parish registers. One notable individual from this era was Richard Hardman, a yeoman farmer from Lancashire, born around 1550.

During the 17th century, the name HARDMON gained prominence, with several individuals leaving their mark on history. John Hardman (1582-1637) was an English clergyman and author, known for his religious writings. Meanwhile, Thomas Hardman (1620-1678) was a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Skinners in London.

The 18th century saw the birth of James Hardman (1735-1818), a renowned English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in Manchester and Liverpool. His son, also named James Hardman (1763-1825), continued the family's architectural legacy.

In the 19th century, John Hardman (1811-1867) made significant contributions as a skilled metalworker and designer of ecclesiastical metalwork, earning him the title "Pugin's Chief Metalworker" for his collaboration with the architect Augustus Pugin.

These examples illustrate the historical presence and accomplishments of individuals bearing the HARDMON surname, showcasing its enduring legacy across various fields and regions of England over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hardmon

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

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

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