Reardon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The name Reardon has changed considerably in the time that has passed since its genesis. It originally appeared in Gaelic as Ó Riordain. The original form of the surname was Ó Rioghbhardain, which was originally derived from the words "riogh bhard," meaning "royal bard."

Early Origins of the Reardon family

The surname Reardon was first found in County Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster.

Early History of the Reardon family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reardon research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1172 and 1750 are included under the topic Early Reardon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Reardon Spelling Variations

Because early scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded, a person could have many various spellings of his name.Many different spelling variations of the surname Reardon were found in the archives researched. These included O'Riordan, Riordan, O'Rearden, Rearden and others.

Early Notables of the Reardon family

More information is included under the topic Early Reardon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Reardon World Ranking

In the United States, the name Reardon is the 2,372nd most popular surname with an estimated 12,435 people with that name. 1 However, in Newfoundland, Canada, the name Reardon is ranked the 492nd most popular surname with an estimated 96 people with that name. 2 And in Australia, the name Reardon is the 800th popular surname with an estimated 4,907 people with that name. 3


Reardon migration to the United States +

Ireland saw an enormous decrease in its population in the 19th century due to immigration and death. This pattern of immigration began slowly in the late 18th century and gradually grew throughout the early portion of the 19th century. However, a dramatic increase in the country's immigration numbers occurred when the Great Potato Famine struck in the 1840s. The early immigrants to North America were primarily destined to be farmers tending to their own plot of land, those that came later initially settled within pre-established urban centers. These urban immigrants provided the cheap labor that the fast developing United States and soon to be Canada required. Regardless of their new lifestyle in North America, the Irish immigrants to the United States and Canada made invaluable contributions to their newly adopted societies. An investigation of immigrant and passenger lists revealed many Reardons:

Reardon Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Reardon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Reardon migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Reardon Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Reardon migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Reardon Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Reardon migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Reardon Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Reardon (post 1700) +


The Reardon 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: Pro Deo et patria
Motto Translation: For God and country.
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