Hardouin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Hardouin

The name Hardouin is a nickname type of surname for a courageous or strong person. In this case, the name Hardouin 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 Hardouin family

Early History of the Hardouin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hardouin 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 Hardouin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hardouin Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Hardouin 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...
• 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 (16...
• Charles Hardouin (1694-1718), was a French operatic baritone (basse taille). Born in Brittany, he began his career as a cathedral singer, but was quickly engaged by the Paris Opera as a principal sing...
• Jean Hardouin (1646-1729), was a French priest and classical scholar who was well known during his lifetime for his editions of ancient authors, and for writing a history of the ecumenical councils. H...

Hardouin Ranking

France, the name Hardouin is the 909^th most popular surname with an estimated 5,678 people with that name. 1