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
School 5,705
Coal Miner Hewer 792
Farmer 530
Private Means 415
Dressmaker 380
General Servant (domestic) 332
Farm Labourer 332
General Labourer 283
Labourer 281
Domestic Servant 211
None 209
At School 208
Clerk 189
Coal Miner (hewer) 182
At Home 180
Carpenter 168
House Keeper 167
Housekeeper 161
Shop Assistant 145
Assisting In The Business 134
Scholar 133
Dress Maker 128
Assisting In Business 123
General Servant Domestic 114
Charwoman 109

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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