Richard Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Richard Name Meaning: This forname and surname is comprised of 'ric' meaning 'leader' and 'hard' meaning 'powerful', 'strong'.

The name Richard first became popular after being introduced by the Normans, after King Richard the 1st who ruled in the 1100's.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Richard Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Richard family

Profession Census Frequency
Living On Own Means 98
General Labourer 79
Dress Maker 60
Farmer 59
General Servant Domestic 59
Cook Domestic 40
Scholar 39
Domestic Servant 37
Cotton Weaver 35
Housemaid Domestic 32
Carpenter 29
Coal Miner Hewer 26
Dressmaker 25
School 25
House Maid Domestic 18
Coal Hewer 18
Charwoman 17
Blacksmith 17
House Keeper 16
Laundress Wash 15
Labourer 14
Nurse Domestic 14
Servant Domestic 14
Agricultural Labourer 14
Ordinary Agricultural Labourer 14

Richard Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Richard 100% 61,533
2 Orchard 71% 22,193
3 Archard 71% 3,391
4 Ritchard 88% 971

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The surname Richard is the most popular version of all its varients

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