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 1,606
Agricultural Labourer 669
House Servant 290
Labourer 253
At Home 147
Farm Labourer 146
Servant 139
Dress Maker 128
Carpenter 98
Coal Miner 91
Annuitant 87
Laundress 85
Pauper 62
House Keeper 60
General Servant 57
Shoe Maker 56
Scholar At Home 54
Tailor 51
Errand Boy 43
Farm Servant 42
Lace Maker 39
Cook 38
Blacksmith 36
Gardener 34
Ag Lab 34

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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