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

Rikard, 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 Rikard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rikard in America

Rikard is the 19234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rikard surname appeared 1,410 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 Rikard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rikard 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 Rikard

The surname RIKARD originates from the Old Norse name Ríkarðr, which is a compound name derived from the words "ríkr" meaning "ruler" and "harðr" meaning "brave" or "hardy". This name was later adopted into Old English as Ricard, and it eventually evolved into the modern English spelling of RIKARD.

The RIKARD surname is believed to have its roots in Scandinavia, particularly in areas that were influenced by the Viking settlements and invasions. It is likely that the name was brought to other parts of Europe, such as England and France, during the medieval period.

One of the earliest known references to the RIKARD surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions several individuals bearing the name Ricardus, which was the Latin form of the name at the time.

In the 12th century, a notable figure with the RIKARD surname was Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199). He was the King of England from 1189 to 1199 and is renowned for his military campaigns during the Third Crusade.

During the 13th century, a Franciscan friar named Richard of Ingworth (c. 1197-1275) was a prominent figure in England. He was known for his philosophical writings and his role in the Oxford Franciscan school.

Another notable bearer of the RIKARD surname was Richard Rolle (c. 1300-1349), an English mystic and religious writer who was also known as Richard Rolle of Hampole. His works, such as "The Form of Living" and "The Pricke of Conscience," had a significant influence on spiritual literature in the Middle Ages.

In the 15th century, Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick (1428-1471), played a crucial role in the Wars of the Roses. He was nicknamed "the Kingmaker" due to his influential position in the conflict between the Houses of York and Lancaster.

During the 16th century, Richard Hakluyt (c. 1553-1616) was an English writer and editor who is renowned for his efforts in promoting and documenting early English voyages of exploration and colonization in the Americas and other parts of the world.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the RIKARD surname, showcasing its long-standing presence and significance across various regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rikard

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

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

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