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

Ricalday, 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 Ricalday surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ricalday in America

Ricalday is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ricalday surname appeared 201 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 Ricalday.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ricalday 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 Ricalday

The surname RICALDAY is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period, particularly the 12th and 13th centuries. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, possibly in the area around Normandy or Brittany. The name is likely derived from a combination of the Old French words "riche" and "alde," which together translates to "wealthy or rich helper."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RICALDAY surname can be found in the Rolle de Normandie, a medieval census document compiled in the late 12th century. This record mentions a certain Guillaume RICALDAY, who was a landowner and minor nobleman in the region of Caux. Additionally, there are references to a family bearing the name RICALDAY in the Domesday Book of 1086, which suggests that the name may have been introduced to England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean RICALDAY (1310-1378) rose to prominence as a skilled architect and stonemason. He was commissioned to design and oversee the construction of several churches and abbeys in northern France, including the Abbey of Saint-Ouen in Rouen. His contributions to Gothic architecture during this period earned him a reputation as one of the most talented builders of his time.

During the Renaissance era, the RICALDAY name was associated with the arts and literature. One such figure was Étienne RICALDAY (1497-1561), a celebrated poet and playwright from Paris. His works, including the famous play "La Farce de Maître Pierre Pathelin," were widely acclaimed and performed throughout France during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, a prominent member of the RICALDAY family was Marie RICALDAY (1620-1689), who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie-Thérèse of France. Her memoirs, published posthumously, provide valuable insights into the inner workings of the French court during the reign of King Louis XIV.

Another notable bearer of the RICALDAY surname was Jacques RICALDAY (1745-1812), a French military officer and explorer. He served in the French Army during the American Revolutionary War and later led several expeditions to the Caribbean and South America, where he documented the flora and fauna of the regions he visited.

Throughout its history, the RICALDAY surname has been associated with various professions, including landowners, architects, artists, courtiers, and military figures. While its roots can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by those who bore it and their descendants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ricalday

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

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

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