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Early Origins of the Ricchi family

The surname Ricchi was first found in various parts of Italy including early references in Emilia-Romagna, Venice, Bologna as well as in Lombardy and Tuscany. This name comes from the Italian word "ricco" meaning "curly." The name most likely referred to someone with curly hair.

Early History of the Ricchi family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ricchi research. The years 1255, 1470, 1516, 1532, 1533, 1542, 1552, 1566, 1567, 1576, 1580, 1605, 1606, 1610, 1619, 1654, 1659, 1675, 1676, 1682, 1715, 1730 and 1734 are included under the topic Early Ricchi History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ricchi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rizzo, Ricci, Rizzi, Riccio, Rizza, Risso, Lo Riccio, Lo Rizzo, Lorizzo, La Riccia, La Rizza and many more.

Early Notables of the Ricchi family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • Pietro Ricchi (1606-1675), an Italian painter of the Baroque period, born in Lucca

Migration of the Ricchi family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Mattea Riccio, 31.



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