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The surname Hardt was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. The most important of these branches was that seated at Grabenstadt who were raised to the rank of cavaliers in 1579.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hardt research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1762 and 1813 are included under the topic Early Hardt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Hardt, Hart, Hard and others.
Prominent among members of the name Hardt in this period include
In the United States, the name Hardt is the 10,619th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1