Hardcastle

Hardcastle Meaning & Origin

About Hardcastle
The surname Hardcastle is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the Old English words "hard," meaning strong or hardy, and "castle," referring to a fortified building or stronghold. As a surname, Hardcastle likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or worked at a prominent castle or fortress, or it could have been a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with strength or resilience.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hardcastle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hardcastle: 2,959
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,779
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.0

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hardcastle based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Hardcastle is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRTKSTL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H063202340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 R D K AE2 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑrdˌkæsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRTKSTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hardcastle in Braille

Here's how to represent Hardcastle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hardcastle in braille

How to sign the name Hardcastle using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hardcastle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hardcastle in sign language

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