Explore the Family Name Hardimon
The meaning of Hardimon
English and Irish: variant of Hardiman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hardimon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hardimon has seen a notable decrease in recent years. In 2000, the name ranked 36,716th in the nation and in 2010 it was reported as 43,584th, marking an approximate 18.71% drop in rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname likewise fell from 574 to 495 over the same period, indicating a 13.76% decline. The proportion of Hardimons per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 19.05%, dropping from 0.21 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,716 | #43,584 | -18.71% |
| Count | 574 | 495 | -13.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hardimon
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a diverse array of ethnic identities associated with the surname Hardimon. While no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were recorded in either 2000 or 2010, there was a significant increase of those identified as two or more races, rising by 58.61%. Individuals identifying as white saw a modest increase from 15.68% to 16.36% over the decade. There was also a new appearance of Hispanic identity in 2010, accounting for 1.41% of Hardimons. However, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 80.14% in 2000 to 76.16% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.14% | 76.16% | -4.97% |
| White | 15.68% | 16.36% | 4.34% |
| Two or More Races | 3.31% | 5.25% | 58.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |