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

Richerson, 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 Richerson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Richerson in America

Richerson is the 12968th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Richerson surname appeared 2,368 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Richerson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Richerson 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 Richerson

The surname Richerson has its origins in medieval England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place name that referred to a rich or wealthy person's dwelling or settlement. The name may have evolved from the Old English words "rice" (meaning wealthy or powerful) and "erson" (a diminutive suffix used to indicate a small or minor place).

One of the earliest recorded references to the Richerson name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a person named Richard Richerson. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Oxfordshire region of England during that period.

In the 14th century, the Richerson name appeared in various historical records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a John Richerson was listed as a taxpayer. This indicates that the Richerson family had established themselves in different parts of England by that time.

During the 15th century, the Richerson name was associated with several notable individuals. One of them was William Richerson, a merchant and alderman in the city of York, who lived between 1420 and 1492. Another was Thomas Richerson, a scholar and clergyman who served as the Chancellor of the University of Cambridge from 1468 to 1475.

In the 16th century, the Richerson name gained prominence through individuals like Edward Richerson (1515-1586), a politician and member of the English Parliament who represented the borough of Ludlow. Additionally, there was Robert Richerson (1532-1607), a merchant and philanthropist who established a charitable foundation in the city of Bristol.

By the 17th century, the Richerson family had spread across various parts of England, with some branches adopting slight variations in the spelling of their surname, such as Richardson, Richardsonne, and Richardsoune. Notable figures from this period include John Richerson (1620-1688), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as the Recorder of London.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the Richerson name continued to be associated with individuals from various professions, including clergymen, academics, and military personnel. Some examples are Captain William Richerson (1738-1814), an officer in the British Royal Navy, and Reverend James Richerson (1785-1862), a prominent clergyman and author who served as the Dean of Bristol.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Richerson

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

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

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