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UK surname

Riccio

Derived from the Italian word meaning "curly-haired" or "hedgehog," referring to a person with curly hair.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Riccio surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 212, ranked #18,843, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bedford, Halton and Worthing.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Riccio is 225 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 21100.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

212

2016, ranked #18,843

Peak year

2012

225 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Riccio had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 212 in 2016, ranked #18,843.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 12 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Riccio surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Riccio surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Riccio 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1911 historical 12 #32,302
1997 modern 177 #19,018
1998 modern 195 #18,397
1999 modern 192 #18,689
2000 modern 190 #18,806
2001 modern 191 #18,453
2002 modern 198 #18,410
2003 modern 202 #18,032
2004 modern 203 #18,061
2005 modern 211 #17,520
2006 modern 214 #17,507
2007 modern 195 #18,799
2008 modern 197 #18,818
2009 modern 211 #18,377
2010 modern 222 #18,148
2011 modern 214 #18,436
2012 modern 225 #17,733
2013 modern 209 #18,984
2014 modern 208 #19,194
2015 modern 208 #19,085
2016 modern 212 #18,843

Geography

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Where Riccios 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 Bedford, Halton, Worthing, Woking and Luton. 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 Bedford 015 Bedford
2 Halton 004 Halton
3 Worthing 007 Worthing
4 Woking 007 Woking
5 Luton 020 Luton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Riccio

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Riccio

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Riccio, 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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Riccio surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Riccio household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Riccio is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Riccio is most concentrated in decile 8 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.

8
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Riccio falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

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

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Riccio

The surname RICCIO originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "riccio," which means "curly" or "curly-haired." The name was likely given as a nickname to someone with curly hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname RICCIO can be found in the 13th-century Florentine records, where a certain Simone Riccio was mentioned. The name was also present in various documents from other parts of Italy, such as Naples and Venice, during the same period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname RICCIO was Andrea Riccio, a skilled sculptor and architect from the city of Padua. He was renowned for his intricate bronze works, including the famous Paschal Candlestick in the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, which he completed in 1516.

Another prominent individual with the surname RICCIO was Bartolomeo Riccio, a 16th-century Italian composer and organist. He was born in Venice around 1520 and is known for his contributions to the development of the early Baroque style in music.

In the late 16th century, there was a renowned Italian mathematician named Gian Battista Riccio. Born in Venice in 1551, he made significant contributions to the field of algebra and was highly regarded for his work on solving cubic equations.

During the 17th century, the surname RICCIO was also associated with the prominent Riccio family from Naples. This family produced several notable figures, including Domenico Riccio, a distinguished lawyer and jurist who lived from 1609 to 1679.

Throughout its history, the surname RICCIO has been found in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Veneto, and Campania. It has also been connected to several place names, such as Riccio, a town in the province of Campobasso, and Riccia, a municipality in the province of Campobasso, both located in the Molise region of southern Italy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Riccio families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Riccio 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. Cornwall leads with 1 Riccios recorded in 1881 and an index of 91.74x.

County Total Index
Cornwall 1 91.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Falmouth in Cornwall leads with 1 Riccios recorded in 1881 and an index of 2500.00x.

Place Total Index
Falmouth 1 2500.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Vincenzo 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 Riccio households.

Occupation Count
1st Mate (MS) 1

FAQ

Riccio surname: questions and answers

How common was the Riccio surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Riccio surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Riccio surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 212 in 2016. That gives Riccio a modern rank of #18,843.

What does the Riccio surname mean?

Derived from the Italian word meaning "curly-haired" or "hedgehog," referring to a person with curly hair.

What does the Riccio map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Riccio 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.