Risser

Risser Meaning & Origin

About Risser
The surname Risser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risse," meaning "crack" or "fissure." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a crack or fissure in the land. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who had a distinctive scar or mark resembling a crack. Over time, the surname Risser has spread to various countries, particularly the United States, where it is most commonly found today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Risser: 1,829
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,898
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.62

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Risser in Braille

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

The name Risser in braille

How to sign the name Risser using Sign Language

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

The name Risser in sign language

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