Richards Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Richards Name Meaning: This surname is thought to be one of the most popular names introduced by the Normans. Taken from 'ric' meaning power and 'hard' meaning brave.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Richards Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Richards family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 1,098
Female Servant 1,096
Independent 723
Farmer 480
Labourer 433
Male Servant 412
Miner 229
Carpenter 186
Shoe Maker 177
Copper Miner 152
Tailor 135
Collier 121
Mason 120
Ag Labourer 120
Tin Miner 108
Dress Maker 106
Blacksmith 86
Pauper 68
Apprentice 65
Servant 63
Coal Miner 63
Smith 58
Publican 57
Butcher 55
Weaver 54

Richards Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Richards 100% 329,690
2 Ritchards 89% 251
3 Ricahrds 75% 232
4 Richrads 75% 152
5 Richrds 88% 141

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

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