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

Recco, 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 Recco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Recco in America

Recco is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Recco surname appeared 244 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 Recco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Recco 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 Recco

The surname Recco has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Liguria. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian place name Recco, a town situated on the Ligurian coast, near Genoa. This place name is thought to have evolved from the Latin word "riccius," meaning "curly" or "frizzy," likely referring to the curvy shape of the coastline or the wavy pattern of the hills in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Recco can be found in a document from the Genoa State Archives, dated 1297, which mentions a certain "Iacobo de Recco." This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 13th century. Over the centuries, various spellings of the name have been documented, such as Recho, Reccio, and Recchio, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and scribal practices.

In the 14th century, the Recco family gained prominence in the maritime trade and played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the Republic of Genoa. Notable individuals from this period include Antonio Recco (1327-1401), a wealthy merchant and ship owner, and Giulia Recco (1358-1432), who served as a counselor in the Genoese government.

During the Renaissance, the Recco surname gained further recognition with the rise of the artist Giacomo Recco (1554-1638), a talented still-life painter from Genoa. His works, which often depicted arrangements of fruits, vegetables, and other natural elements, were highly sought after by noble patrons across Europe.

In the 18th century, Niccolò Recco (1725-1798) became a prominent figure in the field of astronomy. Born in Genoa, he made significant contributions to the study of comets and was elected as a member of the prestigious Accademia delle Scienze di Torino (Academy of Sciences of Turin).

Another notable individual was Vincenzo Recco (1808-1876), a military leader and politician from the Piedmont region of Italy. He played a crucial role in the Italian Unification movement and served as a general in the campaigns that eventually led to the formation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861.

Throughout history, the Recco surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, merchants, and military figures. While its origins can be traced back to the coastal town of Recco in Liguria, the name has since spread to other regions of Italy and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on the country's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Recco

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

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 Recco 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 Recco 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 Recco was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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