About Risse
The surname Risse is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risse," meaning "crack" or "fissure." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a crack or fissure in the landscape. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who had a distinctive mark or scar resembling a crack. The surname Risse is relatively uncommon and is found mainly in Germany and the surrounding regions.
The surname Risse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Risse 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 Risse is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Risse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Risse using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.