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

Ricky, 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 Ricky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ricky in America

Ricky is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ricky surname appeared 181 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 Ricky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ricky 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 Ricky

The surname Ricky is of English origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "ric" meaning wealthy or powerful, and "ey" meaning an island or piece of land. This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who owned a prosperous estate or landholding.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Ricky can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled "Richei." This seminal record compiled by William the Conqueror lists landowners and their holdings throughout England at the time of the Norman Conquest.

During the 12th century, the name appears in various medieval documents with spellings such as "Rickey," "Rickie," and "Rycky." These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in written record-keeping at the time.

In the 14th century, the surname Ricky is documented in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where it is spelled "Rikky." This particular reference mentions a John Rikky, who was a landowner in the county.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Ricky throughout history include Sir Thomas Ricky (1555-1621), an English politician and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another prominent figure was Captain John Ricky (1680-1743), a naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the War of the Spanish Succession.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Ricky was also associated with several place names in England, such as Ricky Hill in Gloucestershire and Ricky Marsh in Kent. These geographical locations likely derived their names from early settlers or landowners with the surname Ricky.

Other notable individuals include William Ricky (1719-1796), an English clergyman and author, and Mary Ricky (1788-1867), a philanthropist known for her charitable work in London.

Throughout its history, the surname Ricky has maintained its connection to English roots and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, military personnel, clergymen, and philanthropists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ricky

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

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

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