Richard

Meaning

Brave ruler, from Germanic 'ric' (ruler) and 'hard' (brave).

Etymology

Derived from the Germanic personal name 'Richard', composed of 'ric' (ruler, king) and 'hard' (hardy, brave). The surname originated as a patronymic from this personal name, extremely popular in medieval France.

About the Richard Surname

A patronymic surname derived from the Germanic personal name Richard, indicating descent from an ancestor with that name. It has been extremely common in France since the medieval period.

Distribution

One of the most common surnames in France, distributed throughout the country.

People with the Richard Surname