Harding Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Harding Name Meaning: Derives from the old english name 'Hearding' patronymic from 'Hard' meaning 'Brave' or 'Hardy'.

The name is of english & irish origin & was first taken to ireland during the 15th century with more familiies settling 200 years later.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Harding Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Harding family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 628
Female Servant 450
Independent 336
Labourer 213
Male Servant 194
Farmer 168
Shoe Maker 105
Carpenter 96
Dress Maker 75
Tailor 72
Clerk 39
Servant 36
Coal Miner 35
Apprentice 35
Weaver 33
Butcher 32
Pupil 32
Gardener 30
Ag Labourer 30
Blacksmith 28
Baker 28
Silk Weaver 25
Grocer 24
Laundress 24
Pauper 24

Harding Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Harding 100% 152,811
2 Hardinge 88% 873
3 Herding 86% 737
4 Hording 86% 727
5 Hurding 86% 432
6 Hearding 88% 153

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The surname Harding is the most popular version of all its varients

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