RICHER

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Richer

Origin and Meaning

Richer is a surname of English and French origin. In England, it derived from the Old French personal name 'Ricard' or 'Richard', meaning "powerful ruler" or "brave leader." This name was introduced by the Normans following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

Distribution and Frequency

The surname Richer is not one of the most common surnames in the British Isles. It is found scattered throughout the country, with concentrations in areas that experienced Norman influence, such as the southeast of England.

Notable Individuals

Richer de Laigle (fl. 1066-1087): A Norman nobleman who fought at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 alongside William the Conqueror and was rewarded with extensive lands in England.
Claudius Richer (1588-1660): A French Jesuit mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and taught at the University of Caen.
Tommy Richer (1899-1975): An English footballer who played as a striker for various clubs in the 1920s and 1930s, including Aston Villa and Birmingham City.

Variants

Variants of the surname Richer include Richers, Riche, and Ritcher.

There are approximately 668 people named Richer in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Richer.

Surname type: Occupational name

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alan
Andrew
David
Duncan
James
John
Keith
Michael
Paul
Simon
Stephen

Female

Carol
Claire
June
Lorraine
Margaret
Mary
Michelle
Nicola
Samantha
Sarah
Susan
Tracey
Victoria
Wendy

Similar and related surnames

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