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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The surname Risner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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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Here's how to represent Risner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.