| ![Show Contents]() Ricard History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of RicardWhat does the name Ricard mean? The ancestors of the Ricard family first reached the shores of England in the wave of migration after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Their name is derived from the Old German name Ricard, meaning powerful and brave. 1 Early Origins of the Ricard familyThe surname Ricard was first found in the Domesday Book of 1086 where the singular name Ricard was recorded. 2 Later in Norfolk, Richardus Basset was listed 1127-1134. 3 In Yorkshire, they held a family seat at Hatfield being ancient Lords of the manor of Ricard or Rycard. Over on the Isle of Wight in Yaverland, a small branch of the family was found at one time. "An ancient mansion of the Russells here, subsequently of the Richards family, and now a farmhouse, is a good specimen of the Elizabethan style." 4 Up in Scotland, the first record was of Thome filius Ricardi who had a charter of the barony of Symundestone in the sheriffdom of Lanark from Robert I, c. 1315-1321. Laurence filius Ricerdi was a tenant of the earl of Douglas in Louchurde in 1376 and John Ricardi held land in Aberdeen in 1451. 5 Early History of the Ricard familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ricard research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1379, 1507, 1515, 1520, 1521, 1522, 1523, 1527, 1564, 1630, 1641, 1643, 1654, 1668, 1669, 1673, 1692, 1694, 1705, 1709, 1721, 1728 and 1817 are included under the topic Early Ricard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ricard Spelling VariationsEndless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Richards, Richard, Ricard, Rycard and others. Early Notables of the Ricard familyWilliam Richards, Captain and Vice Admiral of Kent; Ralph Richards, rector of Helmdon, Northamptonshire from 1641 to 1668; and his son, William Richards (1643-1705), an English clergyman and author; and John Richards (died 1694), English-born, colonial military officer, businessman, politician, and magistrate in America, best known for his participation in the Salem witch trials in 1692.
John Richards (1669-1709), was a British Major-General and Governor of Alicant. Michael Richards...
Another 68 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ricard Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ricard World Rankingthe United States, the name Ricard is the 11,163rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 6 However, in Canada, the name Ricard is ranked the 872nd most popular surname with an estimated 6,111 people with that name. 7 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Ricard is the 353rd popular surname. 8 France ranks Ricard as 453rd with 9,593 people. 9 Migration of the Ricard family to IrelandSome of the Ricard family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 82 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Ricard migration to the United States | + |
To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Ricard or a variant listed above:
Ricard Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Peter Ricard, who settled in Virginia in 1635
- Peter Ricard, aged 19, who landed in Virginia in 1635 10
- Mr. Peter Ricard, aged 19, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Thomas" 11
Ricard Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Pierre Ricard, who arrived in Louisiana in 1718 10
- Antoine Ricard, who landed in New York, NY in 1796 10
- Paul Ricard, who arrived in New York in 1798 10
Ricard Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Francis Ricard, who arrived in Charleston, South Carolina in 1808 10
- James Ricard, aged 46, who landed in Maryland in 1812 10
- Juan Ricard, who arrived in Charleston, South Carolina in 1829 10
- Pascal Ricard, aged 42, who landed in Missouri in 1847 10
- Victorine Ricard, aged 21, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894
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Ricard Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Henri Ricard, aged 10, who immigrated to the United States, in 1903
- Albert Ricard, aged 33, who landed in America from Paris, in 1905
- Germain Ricard, aged 42, who landed in America, in 1906
- Rene Ricard, aged 23, who landed in America from Foix, France, in 1910
- Anna Ricard, aged 61, who immigrated to the United States from Nice, France, in 1910
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Ricard Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- John Ricard, who arrived in Quebec from Touraine in 1664
Ricard Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Charles-Samson Ricard, son of Jean and Madeleine, who married Marguerite Richer, daughter of Pierre and Dorothée, in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, Quebec on 7th March 1702 12
- Jean Ricard, son of Jean and Madeleine, who married Marie-Louise Morneau, daughter of Jean and Geneviève, in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, Quebec on 11th February 1708 12
- Thomas Ricard, son of Jean and Madeleine, who married Marie-Françoise Grignon, daughter of Jacques and Marie-Thérèse, in Deschambault-Grondines, Quebec on 3rd February 1716 12
- François Ricard, son of Jean and Madeleine, who married Marie-Josephte Jobin, daughter of Jean and Françoise-Élisabeth, in Deschambault-Grondines, Quebec on 23rd January 1731 12
- Pierre-Charles Ricard, son of Charles-Simon and Marguerite, who married Marie-Françoise Lecuier, daughter of Antoine nad Marie, in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, Quebec on 6th February 1736 12
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Ricard (post 1700) | + |
- René Ricard (b. 1946), American poet, art critic and painter
- François Ricard (1947-2022), Canadian writer and academic, born and raised in Shawinigan, professor of French literature at McGill University since 1980
- Étienne Pierre Sylvestre Ricard, French Divisional General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 13
- Nicolas Xavier de Ricard, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 14
- J.H. Théogène Ricard PC (1909-2006), Canadian politician, parliamentary secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada
- Paul Ricard (1909-1997), French entrepreneur, co-founder of Pernod Ricard, a major producer of pastis and creator of Circuit Paul Ricard, ex Grand Prix circuit in South of France
- Hamilton Ricard Cuesta (b. 1974), Colombian footballer
- Matthieu Ricard (b. 1946), French Buddhist monk, son of Jean-François Revel, a renowned French philosopher
- Ricard Cardus González (b. 1988), Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle racer
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: Honore et amore
Motto Translation: With honour and love.
- Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
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- "The first 1,000 family names by rank, Quebec (in French only)" Institut de la statistique du Quebec, https://statistique.quebec.ca/en/document/family-names-in-quebec/tableau/the-first-1000-family-names-by-rank-quebec
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- Pilgrim Ship's of 1600's Retrieved January 6th 2023, retrieved from https://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/shiplist.htm
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- Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, August 27) Étienne Ricard. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html
- Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, August 27) Nicolas Ricard. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html
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