Italy
Campania
Salerno
Ricigliano is a comune in the provincia of Salerno, Campania with a population of 1,064 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 736 passengers departing from Ricigliano arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.ricigliano.sa.itAddress
Piazza Nuova Europa, 6
84020 Ricigliano
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Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Ricigliano560m840
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- San Vito500m15
- Contrada Coste400m13
Population and Migration
This chart shows annual resident population, US arrivals (1830 to 1912), and international migration (2001 to present). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.
The population has declined 55% since 1861. Recorded US arrivals from Ricigliano between 1830 and 1912 equal 69% of its current population, peaking in 1901. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 5% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
736
1830–1912
Peak year
1901
94 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Ricigliano recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Serritella25
- 2.Salvatore24
- 3.Meccia20
- 4.Parrilli17
- 5.Galante14
- 6.Rocco14
- 7.Sabia14
- 8.Sangiacomo13
- 9.Pacelli13
- 10.Bagnuolo13
Notable People
People born in Ricigliano.
- Michele Bonavogliab. 1865