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Surname
rich
Origin
English
History
Spelling variations of this family name include: Rich, Riche, Richin, Riching, Richins, Richings and others. First found in Hampshire where they were seated from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jo Richings, who arrived in Virginia in 1658; Edward and Elizabeth Rich, who arrived in Virginia in 1663; Miles, Joseph, and Abraham Rich who also came to Virginia in 1663.
Motto
Garde la foy
Motto Translated
Keep the faith.
Crest
A silver wyvern rising on a green mound.
Coat of Arms
A red shield with a gold chevron between three gold crosses bottonée.
