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Most Comon Surname in this Range: Richardson

Richardson is an Anglo-Saxon surname that originated from the first name Richard and simply means “son of Richard.” Richard is from the Olde English words “ric”, meaning power, and “heard”, meaning brave. Richard became a popular name in England after the Norman Invasion in 1066, and the surname Richardson was recorded early in both England and Scotland in the fourteenth century.

2nd most Common Surname in this Range: Richter

Richter is a surname that dates back to the seventh century and has roots in German, English, Danish, Polish, Czech and Flemish cultures. It comes from the old German word “rihtoere” and meant “to make right.” It was an occupational nickname for a mediator or judge in medieval times. The surname was first recorded in Germany in the town charter of Eblingen in 1279.

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