Ricci History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

Early Origins of the Ricci family

The surname Ricci 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 Ricci family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ricci research. The years 1255, 1470, 1516, 1532, 1533, 1542, 1552, 1566, 1567, 1576, 1580, 1598, 1605, 1606, 1610, 1619, 1654, 1659, 1671, 1675, 1676, 1682, 1715, 1730 and 1734 are included under the topic Early Ricci History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ricci 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 Ricci family

Felice Riccio (1542-1605), an Italian painter of the late-Renaissance period; Antonello Riccio (active 1576), an Italian painter of the Renaissance period; Andrea Riccio (c. 1470-1532) born Andrea Bri...
Giovanni Battista Riccioli SJ (1598-1671) was an Italian astronomer and a Catholic priest in the Jesuit order. He is best known for his experiments with pendulums and with falling bodies and for intro...

Ricci Ranking

the United States, the name Ricci is the 3,479^th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Ricci is ranked the 1,307^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,320 people with that name. 2

Ricci migration to the United States +

Ricci Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Alfonso Ricci, aged 40, who immigrated to the United States from Scapali, Italy, in 1893
Agata Ricci, aged 5, who settled in America from Selmerra, in 1897
Adolfo Ricci, aged 9, who landed in America from Vieste, in 1899

Ricci Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Adamo Ricci, aged 41, who landed in America from Fano, Italy, in 1904
Adelina Ricci, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Fayneto, Italy, in 1907
Alberto Ricci, aged 1, who immigrated to the United States from Crystal Falls, Mich., in 1907
Alfredo Ricci, aged 1, who landed in America from Fornoro Tars, Italy, in 1907
Annunziata Ricci, aged 50, who landed in America from Filattiera, Italy, in 1907
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Ricci (post 1700) +

Christina Ricci (b. 1980), Emmy Award-nominated and Golden Globe nominated American actress
Thomas J. Ricci, American politician, Representative from Rhode Island 2nd District, 1992, 1996 3
Henry R. Ricci, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for New Jersey State House of Assembly 1st District, 1975 4
Angelo Maria Ricci (1946-2025), Italian comics artist and illustrator, career spanned over 50 years
Franco Maria Ricci (1937-2020), Italian art publisher and magazine editor
Luigi Ricci (1805-1859), Italian composer
Federico Ricci (1809-1877), Italian composer
Sebastiano Ricci (1659-1734), Italian painter
Matteo Ricci (1552-1610), Italian missionary
... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html