Where Does the Richy Surname Come From?

Richy is how some branches of the Richey family came to write their name. Its meaning, shared with Richey, is “Little Richard”.

Richy and Richey

Without the “e” of Richey, Richy is a simpler written form of the same name. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written.

In the records

INSEE counts 1,472 people born in France with the Richy surname between 1891 and 2000; the busiest decade was 1951–1960. Names that sound alike, such as Ritchey and Reich, are easily confused in old records.

Heraldry and the Richy name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Richey surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

For the full story, order the Richy surname pack.