Richardson as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Richardson?

According to the 2010 census, there are 259,798 people with the surname Richardson in the United States. Richardson is the 80th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Richardson?

About 0.084% Americans have the last name Richardson.

This means 1 in 1,188 people are named Richardson.

Is the Last Name Richardson Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Richardson grew by 4.1%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Richardson are Black?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Richardson in the United States.

Race Percent
White59.70%
Black33.63%
Hispanic2.65%
Multiracial2.44%
Native American1.10%
Asian0.48%