Hardoin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Etymology of Hardoin

What does the name Hardoin mean?

The name Hardoin is a nickname type of surname for a courageous or strong person. In this case, the name Hardoin was originally derived from the Germanic "hard," which meant "strong." Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person to have used the name.

Early Origins of the Hardoin family

The surname Hardoin was first found in the city of Paris where the ancestral seat was located. A member of this house held the positions of squire and counsellor.

Hardouin-Mansart is the surname of another noble family who bore the title of "chevalier de Saint Michael" (knight of St Michael). A member of this house was the first architect of the king, inspector general of the Royal buildings, gardens, arts and crafts.

Early History of the Hardoin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hardoin research. Another 56 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1475, 1501, 1542, 1646, 1684, 1690, 1693, 1694, 1708, 1718 and 1729 are included under the topic Early Hardoin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hardoin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hardouin, Hardin, Hardoin, Harduin, Ardin, Ardoin and others.

Early Notables of the Hardoin family

Hardwin von Grätz, Hardouin de Graes (1475-1542), a German humanist scholar and theologian. He was raised by his uncle, Johannes von Grätz, in Deventer. In 1501 he left to pursue philosophical studies at the University of Cologne. Jules Hardouin-Mansart (1646-1708) was a French Baroque architect and builder whose major work included the Place des Victoires (1684-1690); Place Vendôme (1690); the domed chapel of Les Invalides (1690), and the Grand Trianon of the Palace of Versailles. Charles Hardouin (1694-1718), was a French operatic baritone (basse taille). Born in Brittany, he began his career as...
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Contemporary Notables of the name Hardoin (post 1700) +

Lucie Hardoin, French sound engineer, known for Comme des sardines en boite (2017), L'or des Mac Crimmon (2019) and Bienvenue Mister Chang (2017)
Lieutenant Colonel Hardoin, French Regimental Commander (1948-1954)