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

Ricca, 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 Ricca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ricca in America

Ricca is the 16958th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ricca surname appeared 1,676 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ricca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ricca 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 Ricca

The surname Ricca is of Italian origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word 'ricco,' meaning 'rich' or 'wealthy.' This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals of affluent or prosperous backgrounds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ricca can be found in the historic city of Florence, Italy, where the Ricca family played a prominent role in the city's mercantile and banking sectors during the Renaissance period. Notable members of this family include Giovanni Ricca (1498-1572), a renowned Florentine banker, and Antonio Ricca (1515-1589), a respected merchant and philanthropist.

In the 14th century, a branch of the Ricca family settled in the coastal town of Amalfi, located in the Campania region of southern Italy. Here, the name Ricca became associated with a lineage of skilled seafarers and navigators. One of the most famous figures from this branch was Niccolò Ricca (1332-1412), a renowned navigator who aided in the exploration and mapping of the Mediterranean Sea.

The Ricca surname can also be traced back to the island of Sicily, where records from the 16th century indicate the presence of a prominent Ricca family in the city of Palermo. This branch of the family was deeply involved in the local wine trade and held considerable influence in the region's viticultural industry. A notable member of this Sicilian branch was Vincenzo Ricca (1546-1623), a celebrated winemaker and vineyard owner.

In the 17th century, the Ricca name gained prominence in the northern Italian city of Venice, where a family of skilled glassmakers and artisans flourished. One of the most renowned members of this Venetian branch was Marco Ricca (1632-1701), a master glassblower whose intricate creations were highly sought after by European nobility and collectors.

Another notable figure bearing the Ricca surname was Girolamo Ricca (1698-1776), a celebrated architect and engineer from the city of Turin. Ricca's architectural contributions can be seen in several landmark buildings throughout northern Italy, including the Church of San Carlo and the Royal Palace of Venaria Reale.

As the Ricca surname spread across Italy and beyond, it continued to be associated with individuals of distinction and accomplishment in various fields, from the arts and sciences to commerce and politics. While the specific origins of the name may be rooted in wealth and prosperity, its legacy has become intertwined with a rich tapestry of Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ricca

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

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

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