Ritchey Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Ritchey sits within the Ritchie family of names, which has Scottish roots. At root, the name means “Little Richard”.

• Before spelling was fixed, Ritchie was also written Ritchey.
• Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.
• You may also find the name written Richie and Richey.

Family crest and blazon

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Ritchie surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Get the complete Ritchey report, with a museum-style coat of arms.