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 2,365
Agricultural Labourer 664
Labourer 215
House Servant 195
Servant 141
Dress Maker 130
Coal Miner 113
Carpenter 112
Laundress 98
Carter 91
General Servant 82
House Keeper 77
Shoe Maker 71
Farm Labourer 66
Lace Maker 61
House Maid 53
Cook 52
Tailor 48
Blacksmith 47
Gardener 40
Nurse 37
Farmer 37
Baker 34
Butcher 33
Domestic Servant 32

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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