Riske

Riske Meaning & Origin

About Riske
The surname Riske is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risch," meaning "risky" or "dangerous." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered daring or adventurous. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Riske are likely to have ancestors who were known for their bold or risky behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Riske: 747
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,068
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 S K
🌐 IPA
/rɪsk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Riske in Braille

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

The name Riske in braille

How to sign the name Riske using Sign Language

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

The name Riske in sign language

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