Find out how popular the last name Richar is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Richar.

Richar, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Richar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Richar in America

Richar is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Richar surname appeared 110 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Richar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Richar to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Richar

The surname Richar is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French name Richard, which itself comes from the Germanic elements "ric" meaning powerful or brave, and "hard" meaning hardy or strong. The name Richard was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Richar can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Richart in the county of Gloucestershire.

By the 13th century, the surname Richar had spread to various parts of England, with variations in spelling such as Richer, Richier, and Richer appearing in historical records. The name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire.

One notable bearer of the surname was Sir John Richar, a 14th-century English knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He was awarded lands in Gloucestershire for his military service.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Richar family settled in the village of Deddington, Oxfordshire. The parish records of Deddington Church mention several Richars, including William Richar, who was born in 1542.

Another significant figure with the surname Richar was Sir Thomas Richar, a 17th-century English politician and lawyer who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucester. He was born in 1609 and played a prominent role in the English Civil War, supporting the Parliamentarian cause.

The surname Richar also has a long history in Scotland, where it is believed to have been introduced by Norman settlers. One notable Scottish bearer of the name was Robert Richar, a 15th-century merchant and burgess of Aberdeen, who is mentioned in the burgh records of the city.

While the surname Richar is not as common today as it once was, it remains an important part of the historical record, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that have shaped England and other parts of the British Isles over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Richar

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Richar.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Richar was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Richar has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Richar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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