Cognomen Risteard (Richard 
, Risteard 
, Rycharde 
) , throughout the world, is a widespread family name. The cognomen Risteard is characteristic of France, where it is a common surname, Tanzania, and Ghana (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, the name is most common in France, Nigeria, and Tanzania. More frequently, Risteard is the forename as well as the last name.