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

Rizley, 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 Rizley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rizley in America

Rizley is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rizley surname appeared 104 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 Rizley.

The history of the last name Rizley

The surname Rizley is of English origin, and it is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "rizlic," which means "rye field" or "rye meadow." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near or owned a field where rye was grown.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Riselai." This entry is thought to refer to a location in Yorkshire, possibly the site of the original rye field that gave rise to the surname.

During the 13th century, variations of the name began to appear in historical records, such as "Riseley" and "Ryseley." These spellings reflect the evolution of the English language and the regional dialects of the time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Rizley include:

1. Sir Thomas Rizley (1532-1602), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Yorkshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

2. Margaret Rizley (1675-1739), a pioneering female writer and poet from Lincolnshire, known for her works on religious themes.

3. John Rizley (1798-1872), a prominent architect from Lancashire responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the region.

4. William Rizley (1832-1901), a British explorer and naturalist who led expeditions to the Amazon rainforest and documented numerous new species of plants and animals.

5. Elizabeth Rizley (1889-1964), a suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and was involved in the Pankhurst movement in London.

The name Rizley has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Rizley Park in Yorkshire and Rizley Manor in Gloucestershire. These locations may have derived their names from the original Rizley family or been named after individuals bearing the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rizley

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

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 Rizley 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.

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

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