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UK surname

Risi

A surname originating from Italy, possibly derived from riso (rice) or another source.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Risi surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 113, ranked #28,691, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ryedale, Blackford, West Mains and Mayfield Road and Nottingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Risi is 122 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 11200.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

113

2016, ranked #28,691

Peak year

2009

122 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Risi had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 113 in 2016, ranked #28,691.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 22 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Risi surname distribution map

The map shows where the Risi surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Risi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Risi over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 8 #33,550
1901 historical 8 #33,289
1911 historical 22 #31,030
1997 modern 95 #27,638
1998 modern 96 #28,188
1999 modern 99 #27,906
2000 modern 104 #27,150
2001 modern 100 #27,402
2002 modern 108 #26,698
2003 modern 101 #27,561
2004 modern 99 #28,136
2005 modern 103 #27,531
2006 modern 109 #26,872
2007 modern 119 #25,747
2008 modern 118 #26,212
2009 modern 122 #26,220
2010 modern 118 #27,404
2011 modern 118 #27,192
2012 modern 112 #28,174
2013 modern 113 #28,502
2014 modern 115 #28,439
2015 modern 111 #28,986
2016 modern 113 #28,691

Geography

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Where Risis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Ryedale, Blackford, West Mains and Mayfield Road, Nottingham, Flintshire and Newcastle upon Tyne. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Ryedale 007 Ryedale
2 Blackford, West Mains and Mayfield Road City of Edinburgh
3 Nottingham 014 Nottingham
4 Flintshire 015 Flintshire
5 Newcastle upon Tyne 007 Newcastle upon Tyne

Forenames

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First names often paired with Risi

These lists show first names that appear often with the Risi surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Risi

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Risi, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Risi surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Risi household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Inner London Working Professionals

Within London, Risi is most associated with areas classed as Inner London Working Professionals, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These primarily Inner London neighbourhoods are more densely populated than the Supergroup average. Residents have a younger over-all age profile than the Supergroup as a whole, and are less likely to be owner occupiers. Full time employment is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup and multiple car ownership is uncommon. Chinese and non-EU-born European migrants are less in evidence than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Risi is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Risi falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Risi is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Risi, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Risi

The surname RISI has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "riso," meaning "rice," suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of rice.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RISI surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Genoa, where a document from 1275 mentions a certain "Guglielmo Risi." This indicates that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, the RISI name appeared in various documents from the Republic of Venice, particularly in the areas around the city of Verona. One notable example is the mention of a "Giovanni Risi" in a legal document dated 1342, suggesting that the family had gained some prominence in the region.

During the Renaissance period, several members of the RISI family made their mark in various fields. One notable figure was Antonio Risi (1459-1521), a renowned painter and architect from Milan, who was commissioned to design several churches and palaces in the city.

Another influential individual with the RISI surname was Girolamo Risi (1537-1612), a Jesuit scholar and theologian from Genoa. He authored several influential works on theology and philosophy and served as a professor at the University of Rome.

In the 18th century, the RISI name gained prominence in the field of music. Luigi Risi (1712-1785) was a renowned composer and violinist from Naples, who played an important role in the development of the Neapolitan school of opera.

As the RISI family spread throughout Italy, various place names and regions became associated with the surname. For example, the town of Risi in the province of Messina, Sicily, likely derived its name from the presence of families bearing the RISI surname in the area.

Other notable figures with the RISI surname include Alessandro Risi (1845-1925), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament, and Dino Risi (1916-2008), a celebrated Italian film director and screenwriter known for his comedic works.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Risi families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Risi surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lanarkshire leads with 1 Risis recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.05x.

County Total Index
Lanarkshire 1 32.05x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Glasgow in Lanarkshire leads with 1 Risis recorded in 1881 and an index of 181.82x.

Place Total Index
Glasgow 1 181.82x

FAQ

Risi surname: questions and answers

How common was the Risi surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Risi surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Risi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 113 in 2016. That gives Risi a modern rank of #28,691.

What does the Risi surname mean?

A surname originating from Italy, possibly derived from riso (rice) or another source.

What does the Risi map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Risi bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.