HARDWICKE
Hardwicke
The surname Hardwicke is of English origin and is locational, derived from any of the several places called Hardwicke found in various counties across England. These places were often named after the Old English words "heard" meaning "hard" or "strong", and "wíc" meaning "village" or "dwelling".
The earliest recordings of the surname date back to the 13th century in England. Variations of the surname include Hardwick, Harwick, and Hardwicke.
Famous bearers of the surname include Thomas Hardwicke (1756–1835), a British soldier and naturalist known for his work in ornithology and entomology, and Sir Philip Hardwicke (1690–1777), an English Master Mason who designed many notable buildings in London.
The surname Hardwicke has spread beyond the United Kingdom through emigration and can be found in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Australia.
Overall, the surname Hardwicke is a longstanding English surname with a rich history rooted in the English landscape and language.
There are approximately 570 people named Hardwicke in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Hardwicke.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Daniel
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Justin
- Mark
- Matthew
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Carol
- Caroline
- Emma
- Katie
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sophie
- Susan
- Victoria