Richie: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Richie is a spelling of the Scottish surname Ritchie. The family name meaning is “Little Richard”, the same as for Ritchie.

• Richie is listed among the recognised spellings of Ritchie.
• Other spellings include Ritchey and Richey.
• Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Family crest and blazon

There is no single Richie family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Want more than a summary? See the Richie family name pack.