Hardman Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Hardman Name Meaning: Thought to have derived from the Anglo-Saxon words 'hardi' meaning 'strong/brave' and 'man(n)' meaning 'man'.

A name used to describe someone 'strong' or 'brave'or who had an occuptaion that required strength. May have also been a variation of the occupational name 'herdman' referring to someone who owned or looked after a herd of animals.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hardman Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hardman family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 880
Cotton Weaver 256
Labourer 90
Coal Miner 70
House Keeper 65
Cotton Winder 45
Agricultural Labourer 43
Dress Maker 31
Domestic Servant 28
Cotton Spinner 26
Weaver 26
Cotton Piecer 25
Laundress 25
Cotton Operative 24
Wife Of Above 22
Iron Moulder 21
Stone Mason 20
General Servant 19
Carter 18
Woollen Weaver 18
Servant 17
Factory Operative 16
Errand Boy 15
Joiner 14
Collier 14

Hardman Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hardman 100% 44,025
2 Hardiman 88% 5,575
3 Herdman 86% 4,340
4 Hardeman 88% 1,424
5 Hurdman 86% 1,012
6 Hordman 86% 539
7 Hirdman 86% 298
8 Heardman 88% 227

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

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