Riordan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Riordan ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Riordan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Riordan family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Thread Winder 4
School Mistress 2
Army School Mistress 1
Congregational Chapel Minister 1
Labourer In H M Dockyard 1
Man Of Letters 1
Sergeant Royal Army Major Corps 1
Soldier Infantry 1
Cow Boy On Farm 1
A B Navymen 1
Barrack Warden 1
Cowman On Farm Agricultural Cattle 1
Art Metal Worker 1
Jeweller Porter 1
Meteal Worker 1
Assistant Steel Smeller 1
Labourer Ironwork 1
Shipyard Labourer 1
Steel Smeller 1
Rivactter Boiler 1
Watch Maker 1
School Teacher 1
General Servant (domestic) 1
Living With Son 1
Railway Clerk 1

Riordan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Reardon 57% 7,174
2 Rearden 57% 1,525
3 Riordan 100% 1,382
4 Riorden 86% 345
5 Rardan 71% 259
6 Riardon 71% 193
7 Reardan 71% 174

Did you know?

The surname Riordan is the 3rd most popular variant of Reardon.

Search for the Riordan family