Ricards History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
France
Wales

The name Ricards is an ancient Anglo-Saxon name that was given to a person who was a powerful and brave person. The surname Ricards originally derived from the Old German word Ricard which referred to someone who had characteristics of strength.

Early Origins of the Ricards family

The surname Ricards was first found in Southern England, where bearers of the name arrived with the invading Norman knights. They quickly spread around England and Wales. In Yorkshire, a family held a family seat at Hatfield, where they were the Lords of the manor of Ricard or Rycard.

Early History of the Ricards family

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Ricards Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ricard, Rycard and others.

Early Notables of the Ricards family

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Migration of the Ricards family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: George Rickerd, who settled in New Hampshire in 1670; William Rickard, a bonded passenger who came to America in 1753; and John Rickards, who settled in Virginia sometime between 1671 and 1672..

The Ricards Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Utile dulci
Motto Translation: Useful and agreable.