About Rissman
The surname Rissman 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 nickname for someone who lived near a crack or fissure in the landscape or possibly referred to a person with a distinctive facial feature resembling a crack. Over time, the surname Rissman became hereditary and passed down through generations.
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The surname Rissman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rissman 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 Rissman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rissman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.