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

Rising, 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 Rising surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rising in America

Rising is the 14669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rising surname appeared 2,027 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Rising.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rising 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 Rising

The surname Rising has its origins in England, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "risinge," which referred to a hill or elevated terrain. This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone who lived on or near a hill or rising ground.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rising can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Risinge" and "Risinghe," indicating its evolution over time.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the surname became more prevalent, particularly in the counties of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire. Historical records from this period often mention individuals with the surname Rising in connection with various landholdings and transactions.

One notable individual bearing the surname Rising was Sir John Rising (c. 1480-1544), a prominent English politician and courtier during the reign of Henry VIII. He served as a member of Parliament and held several important positions, including that of Constable of Nottingham Castle.

Another significant figure was William Rising (1604-1670), an English Puritan clergyman and author. He is best known for his work "A Vindication of the Doctrine of Antiquity," which defended the principles of the Church of England against the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

In the 18th century, the surname Rising gained further recognition with the birth of James Rising (1737-1817), a British naval officer and explorer. He is remembered for his voyages to the Pacific Ocean and his contributions to the mapping of the Australian coastline.

During the 19th century, the name Rising was associated with several notable individuals, including Henry Rising (1815-1899), a prominent American businessman and philanthropist from New York. He made significant contributions to the development of the city's transportation infrastructure and supported various charitable causes.

Another individual of note was Sarah Rising (1832-1912), an American educator and advocate for women's rights. She played a pivotal role in the establishment of several educational institutions and worked tirelessly to promote equal opportunities for women in education and employment.

While the surname Rising may have originated from a geographical feature, it has since become a part of the rich tapestry of English and American history, with numerous individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across various fields and endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rising

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

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

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