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UK surname

Ricci

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who curled or frizzed hair or made wigs.

In the 1881 census there were 9 people recorded with the Ricci surname, ranking it #32,416 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 428, ranked #11,234, up from #32,416 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stockport, Caerphilly and Nottingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ricci is 435 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 4655.6%.

1881 census count

9

Ranked #32,416

Modern count

428

2016, ranked #11,234

Peak year

2014

435 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Ricci had 9 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,416 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 428 in 2016, ranked #11,234.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 61 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Ricci surname distribution map

The map shows where the Ricci surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Ricci surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ricci over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 7 #33,053
1881 historical 9 #32,416
1891 historical 29 #31,963
1901 historical 45 #29,156
1911 historical 61 #26,724
1997 modern 290 #13,832
1998 modern 292 #14,120
1999 modern 300 #13,958
2000 modern 315 #13,495
2001 modern 310 #13,452
2002 modern 328 #13,186
2003 modern 325 #13,104
2004 modern 321 #13,284
2005 modern 339 #12,668
2006 modern 344 #12,600
2007 modern 360 #12,335
2008 modern 376 #12,039
2009 modern 395 #11,838
2010 modern 393 #12,157
2011 modern 403 #11,806
2012 modern 406 #11,606
2013 modern 431 #11,231
2014 modern 435 #11,224
2015 modern 430 #11,226
2016 modern 428 #11,234

Geography

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Where Riccis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Stockport, Caerphilly, Nottingham, Lambeth and Kensington and Chelsea. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Stockport 009 Stockport
2 Caerphilly 004 Caerphilly
3 Nottingham 024 Nottingham
4 Lambeth 029 Lambeth
5 Kensington and Chelsea 013 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ricci

These lists show first names that appear often with the Ricci surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ricci

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Ricci, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Ricci surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Ricci household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Ricci is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ricci is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Ricci falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ricci is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Ricci, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Ricci

The surname Ricci has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "riccio," which means "curly" or "frizzy," referring to a person's hair texture.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Ricci name can be found in the Florentine Priorista, a historical document from the 13th century, which lists the names of prominent Florentine families and their representatives in the city's governing council. The Ricci family was among those listed, indicating their influential status during that period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Ricci surname was Pietro Ricci, a Florentine merchant and banker who played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the city-state. He was born in 1320 and lived until 1388.

During the Renaissance period, the Ricci family continued to hold a prominent position in Florentine society. One of the most renowned members was Matteo Ricci (1552-1610), a Jesuit priest and missionary who was one of the first Westerners to introduce Christianity and Western science to China.

Another notable individual with the Ricci surname was Sebastiano Ricci (1659-1734), a Venetian Baroque painter known for his frescoes and altarpieces. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy and Europe.

In the 19th century, Gregorio Ricci-Curbastro (1853-1925), an Italian mathematician, made significant contributions to the field of tensor calculus, which laid the foundation for Einstein's theory of general relativity.

Throughout its history, the Ricci surname has also been associated with various place names in Italy, such as Riccione, a town in the Emilia-Romagna region, and Riccia, a municipality in the Molise region. These place names may have influenced the spelling and variations of the surname over time.

While the Ricci name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the focus of this report is on the historical origins and significance of the surname within the Italian context.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Ricci families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ricci surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 8 Riccis recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.13x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 8 9.13x
Yorkshire 1 1.15x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hammersmith London in Middlesex leads with 5 Riccis recorded in 1881 and an index of 231.48x.

Place Total Index
Hammersmith London 5 231.48x
St Andrew Holborn 3 1000.00x
Falsgrave 1 769.23x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Ricci surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Emma 1
Louie 1
Placido 1
Rosa 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Ricci surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Bartolamro 1
Luigi 1
Nicola 1
Valentino 1
Victor 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Ricci households.

FAQ

Ricci surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ricci surname in 1881?

In 1881, 9 people were recorded with the Ricci surname. That placed it at #32,416 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ricci surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 428 in 2016. That gives Ricci a modern rank of #11,234.

What does the Ricci surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who curled or frizzed hair or made wigs.

What does the Ricci map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Ricci bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.