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
Cotton Weaver 269
Cotton Winder 72
Living On Own Means 64
Cotton Spinner 63
General Labourer 60
Coal Miner Hewer 50
Scholar 47
Cotton Card Room Hand 39
Dress Maker 31
Domestic Servant 22
General Servant Domestic 21
Coal Hewer 20
Coal Miner 20
Plasterer 18
Charwoman 17
Farmer 17
Blacksmith 15
School 15
Iron Moulder 15
Cotton Piecer 14
Servant Domestic 13
Butcher 12
Calico Weaver 12
House Keeper 12
Farmers Son 11

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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