Explore the Family Name Ricchio
The meaning of Ricchio
Italian (southern): from a shortened form of Oricchio, a southern variant of Orecchio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Attilio, Ferdinando, Giovanni.
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How common is the last name Ricchio in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Ricchio" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Ricchio was ranked as the 49,563rd most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to the 51,830th position, representing a decline of 4.57%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Ricchio surname increased slightly from 398 to 401 during this period, a growth rate of 0.75%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents also decreased by 6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #51,830 | -4.57% |
| Count | 398 | 401 | 0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ricchio
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those carrying the Ricchio surname. In 2000, an overwhelming majority (96.23%) of individuals with the Ricchio surname identified as White. This proportion increased slightly to 97.76% in 2010. A negligible percentage (1.26%) identified as Hispanic in 2000, however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races declined from 2.26% in 2000 to zero by 2010. No individuals with the Ricchio surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 97.76% | 1.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |