An Italian name, Ricci comes from the name of Riccio, which refers to a person with curly hair. The surname is the 8th most population family name in Italy. Spelling variations for Ricci include La Rizza, Rizzi, Isso, Rizzo and Lorizzo. The majority of Ricci families have originated in Italy, mostly in the southern region. In England there are Ricci families in Lancashire, Middlesex, Surrey and the city of London. Within the United States the Ricci name is located mostly in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois and California. Famous: Federico Ricci (19th century music composer from Italy), Christina Ricci (a movie and television actress), Sebastiano Ricci (18th century artist from Italy), Nino Ricci (a novelist from Canada) and Nina Ricci (a French fashion designer).