About Rissi
The surname Rissi is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Rizzo, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Rizzi. Rissi is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Rizzo. The name Rizzo is believed to have originated from the medieval Italian word "riccio," meaning "curly-haired." Therefore, the surname Rissi likely originated as a way to identify a family or individual with curly hair.
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The surname Rissi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rissi 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 Rissi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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