Risner

Risner Meaning & Origin

About Risner
The surname Risner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risen," meaning "to rise" or "to ascend." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived on or near a hill or high ground. The name may have also been given to someone who had a lofty or ambitious nature. Over time, the surname Risner has evolved and been anglicized in various ways, such as Riser or Reiser.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Risner: 5,816
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5925
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.97

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Risner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSNR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R02506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 S N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪsnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Risner in Braille

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

The name Risner in braille

How to sign the name Risner using Sign Language

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

The name Risner in sign language

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