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

Ricco, 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 Ricco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ricco in America

Ricco is the 21759th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ricco surname appeared 1,195 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 Ricco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ricco 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 Ricco

The surname Ricco originated in Italy, likely during the medieval period between the 5th and 15th centuries. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "ricco," which means "wealthy" or "rich." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were affluent or prosperous.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Ricco can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dated around the 8th century. The name appears as "Riccio," which was likely an early spelling variation.

During the Renaissance period, the name Ricco gained prominence in several regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lombardy, and Veneto. Notable figures with this surname include Giovanni Battista Ricco, an Italian astronomer and priest who lived from 1856 to 1939. He made significant contributions to the study of solar physics and is renowned for his observations of sunspots and solar activity.

Another prominent individual with the surname Ricco was Annibale Ricco, an Italian military engineer and architect who lived from 1560 to 1631. He was known for his work on fortifications and defensive structures, particularly in the city of Genoa.

In the 18th century, the name Ricco also appeared in various regions of Italy, such as Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Giuseppe Ricco, an Italian painter and engraver who lived from 1728 to 1799. His works were widely admired, and he is considered a prominent figure in the Neoclassical art movement.

Moving into the 19th century, the surname Ricco continued to be present in various parts of Italy. One noteworthy individual was Luigi Ricco, an Italian composer and conductor who lived from 1805 to 1859. He was known for his operas and compositions, which were performed throughout Italy and Europe.

Another notable figure with the surname Ricco was Vincenzo Ricco, an Italian lawyer and politician who lived from 1875 to 1954. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was involved in various legal and political initiatives during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ricco

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

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

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