Hardesty

Meaning

Derived from a place name or personal name combined with an Old English suffix.

Etymology

The surname likely originates from Old English elements, possibly 'heard' (hard) combined with a place-name suffix like '-esty' or '-stead'. The exact origin is uncertain but suggests either a topographic or locative origin.

About the Hardesty Surname

An English surname of uncertain but likely topographic origin. The name has been documented in English records for several centuries.

Distribution

Found primarily in England and among English-speaking populations in North America.

Notable Bearers

Various historical figures in English and American records; primarily a regional surname.

People with the Hardesty Surname