The Ricci Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Ricci, its origins in Italy, and the story behind a Ricci family crest.
Order your pack and our heraldry team researches and paints the Ricci coat of arms for you.
Origin of the Ricci name
Ricci means "curly", a nickname for someone with curly hair, from riccio. The plural ending points to a family group. It is spread through central and northern Italy, especially Tuscany, Marche and Abruzzo, and the Jesuit missionary Matteo Ricci carried it to Ming China.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Ricci name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Ricci name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, the United States and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
Get your full Ricci family history
The complete Ricci pack goes much further: documented origins, early records and family spread, plus a hand-checked coat of arms.
Ricci name FAQ
What does the Ricci name mean?
Curly-haired. Common variants include Riccio, Rizzi, Rizzo.
Where does the Ricci surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, the United States and Brazil.
Is there a Ricci coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Ricci crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Ricci coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.