Explore the Family Name Richichi
The meaning of Richichi
Italian: nickname from Arabic raqīq meaning ‘slave’, but also ‘fine, soft, delicate’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Pasquale, Sal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Richichi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Richichi experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,782nd and fell to 59,603rd in 2010, reflecting a drop of 10.82%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also decreased over this period from 360 to 339, marking a decline of 5.83%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also dipped by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #59,603 | -10.82% |
| Count | 360 | 339 | -5.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Richichi
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers of the surname Richichi identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This group represented 96.67% of all Richichis in 2000 and slightly less at 95.58% in 2010, a slight dip of 1.13%. People identifying as Hispanic with the same surname witnessed an increase of 90.65%, going from 1.39% of all Richichis in 2000 to 2.65% in 2010. However, there was no change for those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the percentage of those identifying with two or more races went from 1.39% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 95.58% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.65% | 90.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |