Explore the Family Name Hardiman
The meaning of Hardiman
1. English: variant of Hardeman. 2. Irish: adopted for Mac Giolla Deacair; see Hardy. 3. Irish: variant of Hargadon.
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How common is the last name Hardiman in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hardiman has seen an increase in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 8,185 in the United States but by the year 2010, it had moved up to the 7,725th position, marking a 5.62% rise in popularity. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a considerable increase during this period, from 3,728 to 4,296, a growth of 15.24%. The proportion of people with the last name Hardiman per 100,000 also saw an uptick from 1.38 to 1.46, which signifies a 5.8% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,185 | #7,725 | 5.62% |
| Count | 3,728 | 4,296 | 15.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.38 | 1.46 | 5.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hardiman
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse mix linked to the surname Hardiman. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races saw significant increases from 2000 to 2010, growing by 37.50% and 44.33%, respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as White witnessed a decrease of 6.50% during the same period. The Hispanic demographic associated with the surname Hardiman nearly doubled, increasing by 93.26%, while the Black community under this surname saw a modest growth of 4.79%. Notably, the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 46.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.13% | 54.35% | -6.5% |
| Black | 36.99% | 38.76% | 4.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.82% | 4.07% | 44.33% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.72% | 93.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.77% | 37.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0.33% | -46.77% |
Hardiman ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Hardiman is British & Irish, which comprises 53.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (14.1%) and Nigerian (6.8%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Scandinavian, and Angolan & Congolese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 53.3% |
| French & German | 14.1% |
| Nigerian | 6.8% |
| Other | 25.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Hardiman
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Hardiman have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 79.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 79.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 79.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 79.10% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 77.90% |
What Hardiman haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Hardiman is R-L477, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L477 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-S7898 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Hemingway, Hardie, Craft, Parker, Angell, Alberts, Cordes, George, Friday, Browne.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hardiman surname are: H1, H, L3. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to King Louis XVI
The rule of France by men of the House of Bourbon began with King Henri IV in 1589 C.E. and continued until the beheading of his direct paternal descendant King Louis XVI in 1793. Several years ago, researchers analyzed a mummified head and a blood-soaked cloth that they believed might belong to the two kings, and concluded that the royal paternal line belonged to haplogroup G. In a more recent study, however, a different set of researchers tested three living men who are direct descendants of the Bourbon kings. Their efforts revealed that the male lineage of the House of Bourbon is actually a branch of haplogroup R-M405.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Hardiman have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Hardiman" Surname 51.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Hardiman" Surname 28.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Vitamin Use
Takes vitamins on a regular basis.
"Hardiman" Surname 35.0%
23andMe Users 45.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Hardiman" Surname 12.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hardiman?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Hardiman are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition