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
Scholar 3,552
Agricultural Labourer 851
House Servant 691
At Home 595
Labourer 463
Dress Maker 340
Farm Labourer 289
Servant 285
Coal Miner 264
Miner 261
Copper Miner 236
General Servant 196
Carpenter 181
Pauper 166
Tin Miner 161
Annuitant 158
Laundress 142
Shoe Maker 139
Farmers Son 135
House Keeper 135
Farm Servant 125
Wife Of Above 125
Collier 119
Blacksmith 118
Tailor 113

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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