Explore the Family Name Riccelli
The meaning of Riccelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of Riccio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Cesare, Elio, Luigi, Nicola.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riccelli in the United States?
The surname "Riccelli" experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 55,609 and this dropped slightly to 56,310 by 2010, marking a -1.26% change. However, the count of people with the surname Riccelli increased from 345 in 2000 to 363 in 2010, indicating a 5.22% increase over the decade. The proportion of the population carrying the surname per 100k declined by -7.69%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #56,310 | -1.26% |
| Count | 345 | 363 | 5.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riccelli
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Riccelli". In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this name identified as White, with a slight increase from 95.07% to 95.59%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 54.31%, rising from 2.32% in 2000 to 3.58% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion identifying as 'Two or more races' which stood at 1.74% in 2000, was no longer present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 95.59% | 0.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 3.58% | 54.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |