Explore the Family Name Risdon
The meaning of Risdon
English: habitational name primarily from either of the two Devon places called Risdon in Jacobstowe and Bratton Clovelly parishes, but perhaps also to a lesser extent from other places so named, including Riseden in Wadhurst (Sussex), Riseden in Goudhurst (Kent), and Risden in Hawkhurst (Kent). The Devon placenames derive from Old English hrīs ‘brushwood’ + dūn ‘hill’. The Sussex and Kent placenames derive from Old English hrīs + denn ‘pasture’.
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How common is the last name Risdon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Risdon saw a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,860, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 35,294, marking a 1.58% change. Also of interest, the count of individuals bearing the name increased by 7.77%, from 592 in 2000 to 638 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #35,294 | 1.58% |
| Count | 592 | 638 | 7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Risdon
The Census data also reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Risdon surname between 2000 and 2010. The most notable change was the emergence of Asians/Pacific Islanders who represented 1.10% of Risdons in 2010, up from zero in 2000. There was also a significant increase in the proportion of Hispanic individuals identified as Risdons, going from 2.20% in 2000 to 2.98% in 2010, a change of 35.45%. However, the majority of those with the surname continued to identify as White, a figure that marginally increased from 92.23% in 2000 to 92.95% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of Risdons identifying as Black decreased to zero in 2010, down from 2.03% in 2000. Finally, there were no American Indian and Alaskan Natives identified as Risdons in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.23% | 92.95% | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 2.98% | 35.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.57% | -7.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Black | 2.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |