Reardon

Reardon is a surname of Irish origin that is believed to be derived from the Gaelic words “riar” meaning “lord” and “dun” meaning “fortress”. It is a fairly common surname in Ireland, particularly in the province of Munster. Notable people with the surname Reardon include American snooker player Steve Reardon and Irish hurler Seán Ó Riada, whose birth name was John Reidy Reardon. The Reardon family motto is “Virtus Sola Nobilitat”, which translates to “Virtue Alone Enobles”.