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

Richart, 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 Richart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Richart in America

Richart is the 20364th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Richart surname appeared 1,305 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 Richart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Richart 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 Richart

The surname RICHART has its origins in England and dates back to the medieval period. It is a variant of the more common surname Richard, which is derived from the Germanic personal name Ricard. The name Ricard is composed of the elements "ric" meaning power or rule, and "hard" meaning hardy, brave, or strong.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RICHART surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were census documents compiled during the reign of King Edward I. In these records, a person named William Richart is mentioned as a landowner in Oxfordshire.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the RICHART surname was prevalent in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Gloucestershire. It is believed that the surname may have originated in these regions, as many early records of the name are found there.

In the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England and parts of Wales, there are no direct references to the RICHART surname. However, the name Richard is mentioned several times, indicating the popularity of the personal name from which the surname derived.

One notable person with the RICHART surname was John Richart, a 14th-century English scholar and clergyman who served as Chancellor of the University of Oxford from 1349 to 1361. He was also the author of several theological works and played a significant role in the intellectual life of Oxford during his time.

Another prominent individual with this surname was William Richart, who lived in the 15th century and was a member of the English gentry. He was a landowner in Buckinghamshire and served as a Justice of the Peace for the county.

In the 16th century, a family named RICHART held lands in the parish of Shenley, Hertfordshire. One member of this family, Thomas Richart, was born in 1567 and served as a member of the local parish council.

During the 17th century, the RICHART surname continued to be documented in various parts of England. One notable figure was Robert Richart, a merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire, who was born in 1620 and played an active role in local affairs.

Another individual with the RICHART surname was Mary Richart, who was born in 1675 in Oxfordshire. She was a renowned embroiderer and her intricate needlework pieces were highly sought after by the wealthy patrons of her time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Richart

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

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 Richart 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 Richart 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 Richart was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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