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
Scholar 2,979
Agricultural Labourer 533
Labourer 437
Domestic Servant 216
General Servant 173
Dress Maker 155
Carpenter 123
Coal Miner 121
Laundress 117
Servant 98
House Keeper 80
Annuitant 80
Farm Labourer 75
Gardener 68
Farm Servant 65
Farmers Son 63
Shoe Maker 60
Lace Maker 54
Dressmaker 54
Wife Of Above 51
General Servant Domestic 48
Cook 47
Painter 47
Nurse 46
Tailor 45

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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