Find out how popular the last name Risen is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Risen.

Risen, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Risen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Risen in America

Risen is the 40554th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Risen surname appeared 539 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Risen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Risen to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Risen

The surname "RISEN" is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "reisen," which means "to travel" or "to journey." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were travelers, merchants, or pilgrims.

One of the earliest known references to the surname "RISEN" can be found in the records of the city of Augsburg, located in the German state of Bavaria. In a document dated 1532, a certain Hans Risen is mentioned as a merchant who frequently traveled between Augsburg and the neighboring regions.

The name "RISEN" also appears in several church records from the 17th and 18th centuries in various parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia. These records often provide insights into the lives and occupations of individuals bearing this surname.

One notable figure with the surname "RISEN" was Johann Friedrich Risen (1720-1798), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy gained significant recognition during the Age of Enlightenment.

Another individual of historical significance was Karl Risen (1802-1872), a German politician and lawyer who played a prominent role in the revolutions of 1848-1849. He was a vocal advocate for democratic reforms and served as a member of the Frankfurt Parliament, which aimed to establish a unified German state.

In the realm of literature, the surname "RISEN" is associated with the German novelist and playwright August Risen (1841-1905). He is best known for his works that explored the complexities of human relationships and societal issues of his time.

Across the Atlantic, the surname "RISEN" can also be traced back to immigrants from Germany who settled in various parts of North America during the 18th and 19th centuries. One noteworthy figure was Wilhelm Risen (1815-1892), a German-American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

While the surname "RISEN" may not be as widely prevalent as some other German surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and encompasses individuals from diverse walks of life, including merchants, scholars, politicians, writers, and entrepreneurs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Risen

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Risen.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Risen was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Risen has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Risen was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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