About Ricks
The surname Ricks is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Richard, which means "brave ruler" or "powerful leader." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Richard. Over time, the surname Ricks has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.
The surname Ricks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ricks based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Ricks is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ricks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ricks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.