2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ricchini
Italian habitational surname for someone from a place named with the word "ricco" meaning "rich".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Ricchini. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ricchini surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Ricchini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ricchini, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Black (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ricchini
The surname Ricchini has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the northern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around the city of Bologna.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ricchini can be found in the Estimo, a historic tax record from the city of Bologna, dating back to the late 13th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname Ricchini, suggesting that the name was already established in the region at that time.
The name Ricchini is believed to be derived from the Italian word "ricco," meaning "rich" or "wealthy." It is likely that the surname was initially given to individuals or families who were considered affluent or of high social standing within their communities.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Ricchini was Giacomo Ricchini, a renowned merchant and banker from Bologna. He is mentioned in several historical records from the period, including trade agreements and financial transactions.
During the Renaissance era, the name Ricchini gained further prominence with the birth of Luca Ricchini (1470-1544), a celebrated painter and architect from Bologna. His works can still be admired in various churches and buildings throughout the region.
Another significant figure in the history of the Ricchini surname was Girolamo Ricchini (1555-1623), a Catholic priest and scholar who served as the Bishop of Città di Castello in the early 17th century. He was known for his contributions to theological studies and his efforts in promoting education.
In the 18th century, the Ricchini family played a role in the Italian unification movement. Giuseppe Ricchini (1775-1842), a lawyer and patriot from Bologna, was an active supporter of the Risorgimento, the political and social movement that led to the unification of Italy.
Throughout the centuries, the Ricchini surname has been associated with various professions and notable individuals, such as artists, scholars, clergy, and political figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ricchini
Among Census respondents with the surname Ricchini, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Black (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Ricchini bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ricchini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.1% · 87
- Two or more races6.9% · 7
- Black or African American4.0% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ricchini
Ricchini appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,460 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-12 bearers (-10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 9,069 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 7,460 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.6%) | Down 9,069 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ricchini surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #155,270 | -6.2% |
| Count | 113 | 101 | -10.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ricchini bearers went from 113 to 101 (-10.6% change). The surname moved down 9,069 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #155,270.
FAQ
Ricchini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ricchini?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Ricchini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Ricchini?
Ricchini ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Ricchini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ricchini.
Has Ricchini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ricchini went from 113 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Ricchini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ricchini, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Black (4.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ricchini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.1% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ricchini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.1%), Two or More Races (6.9%), Black (4.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ricchini (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ricchini mean?
Italian habitational surname for someone from a place named with the word "ricco" meaning "rich". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ricchini (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Ricchini?
Find out how many people have the last name Ricchini on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.