Explore the Family Name Risby
The meaning of Risby
English: habitational name from Risby in Walesby (Lincolnshire), Risby in Roxby cum Risby (Lincolnshire), Risby (Suffolk), or Risby in Rowley (East Yorkshire). The Lincolnshire placenames probably derive from Old Norse hrís ‘brushwood’ + bý ‘farmstead, village’. The East Yorkshire placename probably derives from Old Norse ryth (genitive rytz) ‘clearing’ + bý. The Suffolk placename may derive from Old Norse hrís or ryth + bý.
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How common is the last name Risby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Risby has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Risby ranked as the 48,196th most common surname, while in 2010 it fell slightly to the 48,901st position, marking a decrease of 1.46 percent. However, there was a small increase in the count of individuals with this surname, rising from 412 in 2000 to 431 in 2010, a growth of 4.61 percent. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #48,901 | -1.46% |
| Count | 412 | 431 | 4.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Risby
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Risby, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a noticeable shift from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals identified as Black, with the percentage being 81.55 percent in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 80.97 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White also decreased slightly from 15.05 percent to 14.39 percent over the same period. Interestingly, there was a marked increase in those identifying with two or more races, moving from 2.18 percent in 2000 to 3.02 percent in 2010, demonstrating an increase of 38.53 percent. Another notable change was the appearance of a Hispanic representation in 2010, which was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.55% | 80.97% | -0.71% |
| White | 15.05% | 14.39% | -4.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 3.02% | 38.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |