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
School 722
Cotton Weaver 136
Weaver 76
Coal Miner Hewer 69
General Labourer 51
Housekeeper 47
Labourer 47
Carter 40
Private Means 35
Cotton Spinner 35
Weaver Cotton 31
General Servant (domestic) 29
House Keeper 27
None 24
Farm Labourer 22
Dressmaker 21
Assisting In Business 21
At School 21
Home 18
Charwoman 18
Clerk 17
At Home 15
House Painter 15
Shop Assistant 15
Cotton Winder 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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