2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Riccione
An Italian surname derived from a place name referring to a coastal town in Emilia-Romagna.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Riccione. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Riccione 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Riccione in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Riccione, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%) and Black (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Riccione
The surname RICCIONE originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "riccio," which means "curly" or "curly-haired," suggesting that it may have initially been a descriptive surname given to someone with curly hair.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname RICCIONE can be found in a document from the city of Rimini, dated back to the late 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Riccione," indicating that the name was already in use at that time. Additionally, the name appears in several other historical records from the surrounding areas of Emilia-Romagna, such as Forlì and Cesena.
The surname RICCIONE is closely associated with the town of Riccione, a popular seaside resort located in the province of Rimini, Emilia-Romagna. While the exact origin of the town's name is uncertain, some scholars believe it may have been derived from the surname itself, perhaps referring to an early settler or landowner with that name.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname RICCIONE was Gaspare Riccione, a renowned painter from the 15th century. He was born in Rimini around 1450 and is known for his works in the churches and palaces of the region. Another notable figure was Girolamo Riccione, a 16th-century jurist and legal scholar from Cesena, who authored several influential works on Roman law.
In the 17th century, the Riccione family gained prominence in the city of Bologna, where they were involved in the textile trade and held influential positions in the local government. One member, Marcantonio Riccione (1620-1689), served as a city councilor and was known for his philanthropic efforts.
During the 18th century, the Riccione family expanded their influence beyond Emilia-Romagna. Vincenzo Riccione (1718-1792), a merchant from Ravenna, established successful trading routes throughout Italy and even ventured into the Mediterranean region.
Another noteworthy individual was Giovanni Battista Riccione (1795-1867), a prominent architect from Bologna who was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in the city, including the Palazzo Malvezzi and the Church of Santa Maria della Vita.
Throughout history, the surname RICCIONE has been associated with various fields, including art, law, commerce, and architecture, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who bore this name in different regions of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Riccione
Among Census respondents with the surname Riccione, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%) and Black (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Riccione 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 Riccione surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 106
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 4
- Black or African American2.5% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Riccione
Riccione appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+17 bearers (+16.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 16,201 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+16.8%) | Up 16,201 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 Riccione 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 | #159,712 | #143,511 | 10.1% |
| Count | 101 | 118 | 16.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 31.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Riccione bearers went from 101 to 118 (+16.8% change). The surname moved up 16,201 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #143,511.
FAQ
Riccione surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Riccione?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Riccione. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Riccione?
Riccione ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 118 people with the surname Riccione. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Riccione.
Has Riccione become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Riccione went from 101 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 17 (+16.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Riccione?
Among Census respondents with the surname Riccione, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%) and Black (2.5%). 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 Riccione in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Riccione appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%), Black (2.5%). 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 Riccione (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 Riccione mean?
An Italian surname derived from a place name referring to a coastal town in Emilia-Romagna. 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 Riccione (0.04 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 share the surname Riccione?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.