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

Risha, 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 Risha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Risha in America

Risha is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Risha surname appeared 119 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 Risha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Risha 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 Risha

The surname RISHA has its origins in South Asia, specifically in the Indian subcontinent, and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "rishika," which means a sage or a hermit. The name was likely adopted by individuals or families who lived a religious or ascetic lifestyle.

The earliest known historical reference to the surname RISHA can be found in a manuscript from the Mughal period, dated around 1580. This document records the name of a Hindu scholar and poet named Risha Bhatta, who was recognized for his contributions to Sanskrit literature.

In the 17th century, the RISHA surname appeared in various records from the princely states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. During this time, the spelling variations included "Risha," "Rishha," and "Rishya." Some notable individuals with this surname from this era were Risha Durlabh (1605-1678), a renowned physician and author, and Risha Narayan (1640-1712), a celebrated poet and playwright.

The RISHA surname continued to be prevalent in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in the regions of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. One prominent figure was Risha Chandra (1785-1845), a scholar and reformer who advocated for women's education and social reforms.

In the early 20th century, the RISHA surname was also found in parts of modern-day Pakistan, where it was sometimes associated with place names like Rishalpur and Rishapur. One notable individual from this period was Risha Ahmed Khan (1895-1972), a prominent politician and activist who played a significant role in the independence movement of Pakistan.

Throughout history, several other individuals with the surname RISHA have made their mark in various fields, such as Risha Sharma (1920-1995), a celebrated author and poet; Risha Praveen (1935-2010), a renowned classical dancer; and Risha Srinivasan (1955-present), a pioneering computer scientist and entrepreneur.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Risha

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

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 Risha 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 Risha 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 Risha was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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