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 4,847
Agricultural Labourer 859
House Servant 481
Coal Miner 411
Dress Maker 401
Labourer 386
Servant 240
General Servant 223
House Keeper 209
Tin Miner 205
Carter 194
Carpenter 186
Copper Miner 165
Farmer 161
Laundress 155
Blacksmith 145
House Maid 141
Shoe Maker 141
Miner 138
Tailor 118
Wife Of Above 115
Collier 113
Domestic Servant 98
Cook 93
Farmer's Son 91

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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