Ricardos

Ricardos is a plural form that can be encountered in two broad, non-technical uses. First, it can refer informally to multiple individuals named Ricardo, the masculine given name common in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions. In this sense, Ricardos functions as a casual grouping term rather than a proper surname. Second, Ricardos may appear as a rare family name in genealogical or historical contexts, though this usage is uncommon compared with Ricardo as a given name or surname.

The given name Ricardo is derived from the Latin Ricardus, itself a form of Richard, and it generally carries the meaning of “brave ruler” or “powerful leader.” As a plural form, Ricardos follows standard Spanish-language patterns for masculine names when referring to a group of people who share the given name Ricardo.

In popular culture, the phrase the Ricardos is used to denote the fictional family headed by Ricky and Lucy Ricardo in the American television series I Love Lucy (1951–1957). The Ricardos, as a unit, appear throughout the show, which centers on their domestic life in New York City and the comedic situations arising from their interactions with friends and neighbors.

Related topics include the name Ricardo (as a given name and surname) and the cultural depiction of the Ricardos in I Love Lucy. The term Ricardos is not tied to a single prominent real-world figure and is mainly encountered in linguistic, genealogical, or cultural-discussion contexts.