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

Ricon, 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 Ricon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ricon in America

Ricon is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ricon surname appeared 122 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 Ricon.

The history of the last name Ricon

The surname RICON has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia, Spain, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Catalan word "ricó," meaning "rich" or "wealthy." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who possessed significant wealth or land holdings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RICON can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a medieval document from 1238 that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after its reconquest from the Moors. The name is mentioned in connection with a landowner or nobleman who received parcels of land in the region.

In the 14th century, the RICON surname appeared in various records and manuscripts from the Aragonese region of Spain. Notably, a certain Guillem Ricon was mentioned as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Barcelona during this period.

The RICON name gained further recognition in the 15th century with the birth of Juan Ricon (1425-1492), a renowned Spanish composer and musician who served at the court of King Juan II of Aragon. His contributions to the development of early Renaissance music in Spain were significant.

Another notable figure bearing the RICON surname was Pedro Ricon (1572-1634), a Spanish Catholic priest and theologian who authored several influential works on moral theology and ethics. His treatises were widely studied and referenced in religious institutions across Europe.

In the 18th century, the RICON name was associated with a prominent family of landowners and vineyard owners in the region of La Rioja, Spain. One member, Diego Ricon (1712-1789), was known for his innovative methods in winemaking and was credited with introducing new grape varieties to the area.

As the RICON surname spread across the Iberian Peninsula and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Ricón, Ricones, and Ricondo, reflecting local linguistic and cultural influences.

It is worth noting that the RICON surname, while relatively uncommon, can still be found in various parts of Spain, as well as in regions with historical ties to Spanish migration and colonization, such as Latin America and parts of the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ricon

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

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 Ricon 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.

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

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