The Richardsen Family Name

Many Richardsen families will find their roots under Richardson, the form most records use. The name is generally explained as “Son of Richard, "brave power"”.

• Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.
• Records show Richardsen as one of the forms Richardson took over time.
• Related forms: Richardtson, Richardsson and Rikardsen.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Richardson surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Richardsen family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.