UK surname
A surname derived from a location name containing the word "rise" or "rising".
In the 1881 census there were 120 people recorded with the Rise surname, ranking it #17,756 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 40, ranked #35,434, down from #17,756 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes and Toxteth Park. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rise is 501 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 66.7%.
1881 census count
120
Ranked #17,756
Modern count
40
2016, ranked #35,434
Peak year
1891
501 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Rise surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Rise surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 125 | #14,700 |
| 1861 | historical | 357 | #7,155 |
| 1881 | historical | 120 | #17,756 |
| 1891 | historical | 501 | #7,418 |
| 1901 | historical | 185 | #15,892 |
| 1911 | historical | 254 | #12,748 |
| 1997 | modern | 37 | #33,964 |
| 1998 | modern | 41 | #33,747 |
| 1999 | modern | 34 | #34,528 |
| 2000 | modern | 35 | #34,420 |
| 2001 | modern | 33 | #34,436 |
| 2002 | modern | 34 | #34,634 |
| 2003 | modern | 34 | #34,681 |
| 2004 | modern | 29 | #35,270 |
| 2005 | modern | 35 | #34,982 |
| 2006 | modern | 35 | #35,191 |
| 2007 | modern | 33 | #35,461 |
| 2008 | modern | 31 | #35,670 |
| 2009 | modern | 38 | #35,380 |
| 2010 | modern | 37 | #35,566 |
| 2011 | modern | 33 | #35,777 |
| 2012 | modern | 40 | #35,369 |
| 2013 | modern | 41 | #35,384 |
| 2014 | modern | 43 | #35,293 |
| 2015 | modern | 43 | #35,269 |
| 2016 | modern | 40 | #35,434 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes, Toxteth Park, Liverpool and Glasgow. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 4 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| 5 | Glasgow | Lanark |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Rise surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Rise, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Rise surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Rise household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Rise is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rise is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Rise, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname RISE has its origins in England, where it first appeared in the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "ris," meaning a small stream or watercourse. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a small stream or brook.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname RISE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, dated 1273, which mentions a John de Rys. The spelling variations at the time included Ryse, Rys, and Rysse.
In the 14th century, the surname RISE appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire, where it was spelled as Ryse. This suggests that the name was present in various parts of northern England during the medieval period.
Notable historical figures with the surname RISE include Sir John Rise (1602-1659), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the English Civil War. Another prominent individual was Sir William Rise (1625-1688), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname RISE was also found in various place names, such as Rise Park in Yorkshire and Rise Hill in Nottinghamshire. These place names likely derived from the Old English word "ris," indicating the presence of small streams or watercourses in those areas.
In the 18th century, the RISE surname gained prominence with the birth of James Rise (1748-1823), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. His son, Sir William Rise (1785-1861), was a distinguished admiral in the Royal Navy.
Other notable figures with the surname RISE include John Rise (1795-1872), an English geologist and paleontologist, and Sir George Rise (1820-1896), a British politician and philanthropist who served as the Lord Mayor of London.
The RISE surname has a long and distinguished history in England, with its origins dating back to the medieval period. While the name may have evolved over time, its connection to the Old English word "ris" and its association with small streams and watercourses remain a significant part of its etymology.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rise surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Warwickshire leads with 17 Rises recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.91x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire | 17 | 5.91x |
| Lanarkshire | 12 | 3.25x |
| Lancashire | 11 | 0.81x |
| Yorkshire | 11 | 0.97x |
| Middlesex | 10 | 0.88x |
| Surrey | 10 | 1.80x |
| Staffordshire | 9 | 2.34x |
| Norfolk | 6 | 3.42x |
| Cheshire | 5 | 1.98x |
| Derbyshire | 5 | 2.80x |
| Kent | 4 | 1.03x |
| Somerset | 4 | 2.18x |
| Essex | 3 | 1.33x |
| Monmouthshire | 2 | 2.42x |
| Northamptonshire | 2 | 1.86x |
| Ayrshire | 1 | 1.17x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.29x |
| East Lothian | 1 | 6.62x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.43x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0.65x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.52x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Dunchurch in Warwickshire leads with 9 Rises recorded in 1881 and an index of 2307.69x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Rise surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Rise surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Rise households.
FAQ
In 1881, 120 people were recorded with the Rise surname. That placed it at #17,756 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 40 in 2016. That gives Rise a modern rank of #35,434.
A surname derived from a location name containing the word "rise" or "rising".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Rise bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.