Find out how popular the last name DeRicco is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeRicco.

DeRicco, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeRicco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRicco in America

DeRicco is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRicco surname appeared 203 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeRicco.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRicco to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeRicco

The surname DERICCO is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the early Middle Ages in the region of Campania, located in southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "dericcius," meaning "of the countryside" or "rustic." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a rural area or worked as a farmer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DERICCO can be found in a medieval document from the 12th century, which mentions a landowner by the name of Guglielmo Dericco residing in the town of Amalfi. This region was known for its maritime trade and was a significant cultural center during the Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Filippo Dericco was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Naples. His successful business ventures and influence within the local community likely contributed to the spread and recognition of the DERICCO name.

During the Renaissance period, the DERICCO family produced several accomplished individuals. One such figure was Girolamo Dericco (1452-1525), a renowned painter and sculptor who worked extensively in the cities of Rome and Florence. His works were highly regarded and can still be seen in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another notable DERICCO was Antonio Dericco (1578-1647), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Papal States. His written works on Roman law and jurisprudence were widely studied and influential during his time.

In the 18th century, a military commander named Francesco Dericco (1715-1792) gained recognition for his service in the Neapolitan army. He was instrumental in several successful campaigns against foreign invaders and was awarded numerous honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

As the DERICCO name spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Dericcio, Dericchio, and Deriggio. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation patterns.

While the DERICCO surname may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural heritage, with its origins rooted in the rural landscapes and historical events that shaped the country's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRicco

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeRicco.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeRicco was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeRicco has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeRicco was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of DeRicco, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!