The Riccardi Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Riccardi, its origins in Italy, and the story behind a Riccardi family crest.
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Origin of the Riccardi name
Riccardi is a patronymic from the personal name Riccardo, Richard, of Germanic origin, from rīc, "power, rule", and hart, "hardy". The name came into Italy with the Lombards and Franks and was later spread again by the Normans in the south. The surname is widespread from Tuscany to Apulia. In Florence the Riccardi bought the Medici palace in 1659, which is now the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.
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This overview covers the Riccardi name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Riccardi name FAQ
What does the Riccardi name mean?
Son of Riccardo ("powerful ruler"). Common variants include Ricciardi, Riccardo, Ricardi.
Where does the Riccardi surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Riccardi coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Riccardi crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Riccardi 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; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).