Risch

Risch Meaning & Origin

About Risch
The surname Risch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risch," meaning "brave" or "bold." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed courageous or audacious traits. The name Risch may have been given to individuals who were known for their bravery or who held positions of authority and power. Over time, the surname Risch has spread to various regions and countries, often through migration and immigration, and is now found in different parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Risch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Risch: 2,229
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,597
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.76

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Risch 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 Risch is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RX
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 SH
🌐 IPA
/rɪʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Risch in Braille

Here's how to represent Risch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Risch in braille

How to sign the name Risch using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Risch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Risch in sign language

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