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

Ricondo, 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 Ricondo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ricondo in America

Ricondo is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ricondo surname appeared 210 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 Ricondo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ricondo 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 Ricondo

The surname Ricondo is of Italian origin, originating from the northern regions of the country during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "ricondus," which means "to reconduct" or "to lead back." This name may have been given to individuals who worked as guides or leaders, perhaps escorting travelers or merchants through treacherous terrains.

One of the earliest known references to the Ricondo surname can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from the Venetian archives, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Ricondo" who was a prominent merchant dealing in spices and silk from the East. This document provides evidence of the name's existence during that time period.

In the 13th century, the name Ricondo appeared in the records of the city of Bologna, where a family of that name held considerable influence and wealth. One notable member was Matteo Ricondo, born in 1225, who was a respected jurist and served as a judge in the city's court system.

The Ricondo name can also be traced back to the small town of Riccione, located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It is believed that the surname may have originated from this place name, as it was common for families to adopt the name of their place of origin during the Middle Ages.

In the 15th century, a renowned artist and sculptor named Lorenzo Ricondo (1445-1510) hailed from Florence. His works adorned several churches and public buildings in the city, and he was renowned for his intricate marble sculptures depicting religious figures and scenes from the Bible.

Another notable figure with the Ricondo surname was Giovanni Battista Ricondo (1560-1628), a renowned theologian and philosopher from Milan. He authored several influential works on metaphysics and ethics, and his teachings were widely studied in universities across Europe during the Renaissance period.

Throughout the centuries, the Ricondo surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, scholars, and members of the nobility. While the exact origins of the name may be shrouded in the mists of time, its enduring presence serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Italy and the diverse narratives woven into its historical tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ricondo

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

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

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