Hardman is an

English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national ide ...

and Scottish surname, and occasional given name. It is from

Middle English Middle English (abbreviated to ME) is a form of the English language that was spoken after the Norman conquest of 1066, until the late 15th century. The English language underwent distinct variations and developments following the Old English ...

and Old Scots ''herdeman'' meaning ' herdsman'. In Scotland, Hardman may be a sept of

Clan Innes Clan Innes is a Highland and Lowland Scottish clan. The clan takes its name from the lands of Innes in Moray, Scotland. The de facto chief of the clan is the Duke of Roxburghe, directly descended in the male line from the Innes Baronets, chiefs ...

Clan Campbell Clan Campbell ( gd, Na Caimbeulaich ) is a Scottish Highlands, Highland Scottish clan, historically one of the largest and most powerful of the Highland clans. The Clan Campbell lands are in Argyll and within their lands lies Ben Cruachan. The ...

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* Artina Tinsley Hardman (born 1951), American politician *

Bill Hardman William Franklin Hardman Jr. (April 6, 1933 – December 6, 1990) was an American jazz trumpeter and flugelhornist who chiefly played hard bop. He was married to Roseline and they had a daughter Nadege. Career Hardman was born and grew ...

, American jazz trumpeter *

Brian Hardman Brian Hardman is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at international level. Hardman made his full All Whites debut in a 2–4 loss to New Caledonia on 18 July 1971 and ended his international playing career with 9 ...

, New Zealand footballer *

Cedrick Hardman Cedrick Ward Hardman (October 4, 1948 – March 8, 2019) was an American Football defensive end who played for the National Football League's San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders and the United States Football League's Oakland Invaders. Hardm ...

, American football player *

Chris Hardman Christopher James Hardman (26 August 1990 – 23 March 2015), known by the stage name Lil' Chris, was a British singer-songwriter, actor, and television personality from Lowestoft, England. He came to prominence in 2006 after appearing on the ...

, English singer-songwriter *

Christine Hardman Christine Elizabeth Hardman ( Atkins; born 27 August 1951) is a retired British Anglican bishop and former Lord Spiritual. She served as Archdeacon of Lewisham, 2001–2008; Archdeacon of Lewisham & Greenwich, 2008–2012; and Bishop of ...

, Archdeacon of Lewisham & Greenwich * Chambré Hardman, Irish photographer * Dave Hardman, Pornographic actor * David Hardman, British politician * Derek Hardman, American football player *

Donald Hardman Air Chief Marshal Sir James Donald Innes Hardman, (21 February 1899 – 2 March 1982), known as Donald Hardman, was a senior Royal Air Force commander. He began his flying career as a fighter pilot in World War I, achieving nin ...

, British RAF commander * Edward Hardman, Irish geologist * Frederick Hardman, English journalist and novelist *

Harold Hardman Harold Payne Hardman (4 April 1882 – 9 June 1965) was an English football player and chairman. Football career Born in Kirkmanshulme, Manchester, Hardman was discovered by Blackpool as a schoolboy and thrown into the first team during their ...

, English footballer * Ian Hardman, English rugby league player *

Isabel Hardman Isabel Hardman, Lady Walney (born 5 May 1986), is an English political journalist and the assistant editor of ''The Spectator''. In 2015, she was named Journalist of the Year at the Political Studies Association's annual awards. Early life Born ...

, English political journalist * John Hardman, English politician * Joseph Hardman, English merchant and translator * Lamartine Griffin Hardman, American politician * Mary Juliana Hardman, English nun * Mecole Hardman (born 1998), American football player *

Peter Hardman Peter Hardman (born 7 September 1964 in Redditch, Worcestershire) is an English racing driver. Hardman boasts an extensive motor racing history as a multiple race winner and one of Britain’s most experienced international drivers. He has a ...

, English racing driver * Richard Hardman, British geologist *

Robert Hardman Robert Hardman (born 1965) is a British journalist, author, and documentary filmmaker best known for his work on the British Royal family. Biography Hardman was born in 1965. He was educated at Wellington College and the University of Cambrid ...

(born 1965), British journalist, author, and filmmaker *

Sean Hardman Sean Hardman (born 6 May 1977) is a former Australian rugby union player who played as a hooker for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition. He also represented internationally, where he made his debut against in 2002. Career Ha ...

, Australian rugby player *

Shirley Hardman Shirley Ngarita Peterson (née Hardman; 24 July 1928 – 19 July 2019) was a New Zealand track and field athlete. She represented her country at the 1950 British Empire Games, winning a silver medal in the women's 440 yards relay. From 1980, she ...

, New Zealand sprinter * Tom Hardman, English cricketer *

Zoe Hardman Zoe Kristi Hardman (born 16 November 1982) is a British television presenter and actress. She first appeared on TV in Channel 4's reality game show '' Playing It Straight'' in 2005. Career Hardman was born in Kent, England. She was a present ...

, British actress and television presenter

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* Hardman Earle, English railway magnate and slave trader *

Hardman Lever Sir Samuel Hardman Lever, 1st Baronet, KCB (18 April 1869 – 1 July 1947), generally known as Sir Hardman Lever, and as "Sammie" to his friends, was an English accountant and civil servant. Lever was born in Bootle, Lancashire, and was edu ...

, English civil servant

Fictional characters

*Cyrus Hardman, a detective and former policeman in Agatha Christie's novel ''

Murder on the Orient Express ''Murder on the Orient Express'' is a work of detective fiction by English writer Agatha Christie featuring the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. It was first published in the United Kingdom by the Collins Crime Club on 1 January 1934. In the U ...

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