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

Ricano, 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 Ricano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ricano in America

Ricano is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ricano surname appeared 198 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 Ricano.

The history of the last name Ricano

The surname RICANO has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "ricano," which means "wealthy" or "rich." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been individuals of considerable wealth or landowners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RICANO surname can be found in a document from the city of Genoa in northern Italy, dated 1271. This document mentions a merchant named Guglielmo RICANO, who was involved in the lucrative trade between Genoa and the eastern Mediterranean.

During the Renaissance period, the RICANO family established themselves as prominent figures in the arts and literature. Notably, Pietro RICANO (1460-1528) was a renowned painter from Florence, known for his vibrant frescoes adorning churches and palaces throughout Tuscany.

In the 16th century, the RICANO surname also found its way into Spain, likely through the migration of Italian merchants and artisans. One notable figure was Juan RICANO (1532-1602), a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several important buildings in Madrid and Seville.

As the RICANO family spread throughout Europe, they left their mark in various fields. In England, Sir William RICANO (1673-1745) was a respected jurist and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King George II.

Another prominent individual bearing the RICANO surname was Maria RICANO (1810-1884), an Italian opera singer who gained fame for her performances in major opera houses across Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Paris Opera.

Over the centuries, variations in spelling and regional differences led to the emergence of other forms of the surname, such as Ricani, Ricanelli, and Ricanato. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained consistent, tracing back to the Italian word "ricano" and its association with wealth and prosperity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ricano

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

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 Ricano 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.

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

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