Explore the Family Name Ricciardelli

The meaning of Ricciardelli

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Ricciardello, a pet form of Ricciardo, a variant of Riccardo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Gino, Angelo, Ateo, Carmelo, Luigi, Marino.

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How common is the last name Ricciardelli in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Ricciardelli' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 36,463 in terms of popularity with a count of 579 and a proportion of 0.21 per 100k. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 38,691, with a count of 571 and a proportion of 0.19 per 100k. This represents a change of -6.11 in rank and a -1.38 decrease in count.

20002010Change
Rank#36,463#38,691-6.11%
Count579571-1.38%
Proportion per 100k0.210.19-9.52%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ricciardelli

Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Ricciardelli', according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.89% were reported as White, and this figure increased slightly to 97.37% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.55% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races accounted for 1.38% in 2000 but fell to 1.05% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname 'Ricciardelli' identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.

20002010Change
White96.89%97.37%0.5%
Hispanic1.55%1.4%-9.68%
Two or More Races1.38%1.05%-23.91%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%