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

Riso, 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 Riso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Riso in America

Riso is the 30889th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Riso surname appeared 753 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 Riso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Riso 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 Riso

The surname RISO is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of the country, particularly the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "riso," meaning "rice," suggesting a possible occupational connection or association with the cultivation or trade of rice for those who bore this surname in its early days.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RISO surname can be found in the late 15th century, in the records of the city of Milan. Specifically, a certain Giovanni Riso was documented as a respected landowner and agricultural entrepreneur during this period.

Further historical references to the RISO name can be found in the archives of the Republic of Venice, where several individuals bearing this surname held notable positions within the city's mercantile and trading communities throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. One such individual was Marco Riso, a successful merchant and ship-owner who lived between 1560 and 1628.

As the name spread across Italy, it also found its way into various regional records and manuscripts. For example, in the 18th century, a Paolo Riso was recorded as a prominent figure in the city of Turin, known for his contributions to the local arts and literature scene.

Moving forward in time, the 19th century saw the emergence of several notable figures with the RISO surname. One such individual was Alessandro Riso (1810-1878), an Italian philosopher and educator who was widely respected for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy.

Another noteworthy bearer of the RISO name was Giuseppe Riso (1845-1912), an Italian architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings in the city of Naples, including the Galleria Umberto I.

In the 20th century, the RISO surname continued to be associated with various fields and professions. One prominent figure was Nino Riso (1920-2008), an Italian film director and screenwriter who was celebrated for his work in the neo-realist genre of Italian cinema.

While the RISO surname has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the Americas and other European countries, carried by generations of emigrants and their descendants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Riso

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

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

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