Richardson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Richardson Name Meaning: Of English Origin meaning 'Son of Richard'. Richard is 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

Richardson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Richardson family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 1,369
Female Servant 1,071
Independent 750
Male Servant 416
Farmer 412
Labourer 408
Coal Miner 232
Shoe Maker 206
Tailor 159
Dress Maker 131
Ag Labourer 115
Weaver 113
Blacksmith 104
Carpenter 97
Joiner 96
Independant 83
Gardener 80
Butcher 76
Apprentice 69
Cotton Weaver 69
Pauper 63
Clerk 63
Grocer 60
Servant 60
Mariner 57

Richardson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Richardson 100% 361,041
2 Richardsen 90% 326
3 Richrdson 90% 308
4 Richerdson 90% 297
5 Richradson 80% 172
6 Ritchardson 91% 134

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

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