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

Riccardelli, 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 Riccardelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Riccardelli in America

Riccardelli is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Riccardelli surname appeared 243 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 Riccardelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Riccardelli 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 Riccardelli

The surname Riccardelli is of Italian origin, specifically rooted in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, dating back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Italian personal name Riccardo, which itself is a variant of the Germanic name Richard, meaning "brave power" or "mighty ruler."

Riccardelli is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating "son of Riccardo" or "descendant of Riccardo." The suffix "-elli" is a common diminutive form in Italian surnames, often used to indicate a familial or diminutive relationship.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Riccardelli can be traced back to the late 13th century in the city of Perugia, where a family by the name appeared in municipal records. In the 14th century, the Riccardelli family was noted for their involvement in the wool trade and local politics in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the surname gained prominence in Florence, where several members of the Riccardelli family were influential artists, scholars, and patrons of the arts. Notably, Bartolomeo Riccardelli (1475-1559) was a renowned painter and frescoist, known for his works in the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Palazzo Vecchio.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Riccardelli family settled in the city of Siena, where they established themselves as respected merchants and landowners. One notable figure from this lineage was Gio Battista Riccardelli (1623-1688), who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in the city's governance.

Another prominent individual with the surname Riccardelli was Antonio Riccardelli (1788-1865), a Neapolitan scholar and historian who authored several influential works on the history and culture of southern Italy.

In the 19th century, the Riccardelli name also gained recognition in the field of literature. Giuseppe Riccardelli (1832-1903), a poet and novelist from Tuscany, was celebrated for his lyrical works that captured the essence of rural life in the region.

Throughout its rich history, the surname Riccardelli has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and public servants, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who bore this name to the cultural and historical tapestry of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Riccardelli

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

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

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