Surname Spotlight: Ricker

The Ricker last name has English roots.

What does the surname Ricker mean?

The usual explanation, from Elsdon Smith, is “descendant of Richere (mighty, army)”. According to the 2010 US Census, the Ricker surname had 8,850 bearers. It sits within the 5,000 most common last names in the country.

Where is the Ricker surname found?

Like many surnames, it grew out of a personal name. Related forms include Rickerson.

Is there a Ricker coat of arms?

Heraldry is personal. Arms recorded for a Ricker family belonged to that family, and other bearers of the name may have no link to them.

Names that sound alike, such as Rucker, are easily confused in old records. Get the complete Ricker report, with a museum-style coat of arms.