About Risi
The surname Risi is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Riso, which itself is a short form of the name Gregorio. The name Risi is primarily found in the Lombardy region of Italy. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was cheerful or lighthearted, as the Italian word "riso" translates to "laughter" or "smile." Therefore, the surname Risi can be interpreted to mean "the cheerful one" or "the one who brings laughter."
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The surname Risi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Risi 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 Risi is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Risi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Risi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.