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Richardson Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Richardson

"An English surname originating as a patronymic."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2000 👥 659 in US
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Meaning
An English surname originating as a patronymic.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
659
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Richardson Mean?

Richardson is a masculine given name borne by:Richardson Clover (1846–1919), United States rear admiral and director of naval intelligence Richardson Dilworth, mayor of Philadelphia (1956–1962) Richardson Hitchins, American boxer Richardson Pack (1682–1728), English military officer and writer Richardson Pratt Jr (1923–2001), president of the Pratt Institute Richardson Viano, French-Haitian alpine skier Richardson, Brazilian footballer Richardson Oliveira dos Santos Richardson, Brazilian footballer Richardson Fernandes dos Santos Richardson, Brazilian footballer Richardson Jussier Medeiros Cabral

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Richardson is a masculine given name borne by:Richardson Clover (1846–1919), United States rear admiral and director of naval intelligence Richardson Dilworth, mayor of Philadelphia (1956–1962) Richardson Hitchins, American boxer Richardson Pack (1682–1728), English military officer and writer Richardson Pratt Jr (1923–2001), president of the Pratt Institute Richardson Viano, French-Haitian alpine skier Richardson, Brazilian footballer Richardson Oliveira dos Santos Richardson, Brazilian footballer Richardson Fernandes dos Santos Richardson, Brazilian footballer Richardson Jussier Medeiros Cabral …

Root Element
Richardson
Core Meaning
"An English surname originating as a patronymic."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Richardson

R 9
I 9
C 3
H 8
A 1
R 9
D 4
S 1
O 6
N 5
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
3
Personality
Creativity & Expression

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 659 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 659
Peak year 2000 (16)
First recorded 1919
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
Full US statistics →

Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Richardson" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An English surname originating as a patronymic.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~659 people named Richardson in the US. Peaked in 2000 with 16 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Richardson?

The Life Path number for Richardson is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 3.

Is Richardson a boy or girl name?

Richardson is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Richardson in the US?

Approximately 659 people in the United States are named Richardson. The name peaked in 2000 with 16 recorded uses.

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