Explore the Family Name Risi
The meaning of Risi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Riso. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Guido, Nunzio, Angelo, Donato, Enrico, Silvio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Risi in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Risi has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 34,904th most common name in the United States; however, by 2010, its ranking fell to 38,332, marking a 9.82% drop. Similarly, the frequency of this surname among citizens also declined during the same period. The number of people bearing the surname Risi went from 612 to 578, representing a 5.56% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of the name Risi per 100,000 people dropped by 13.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,904 | #38,332 | -9.82% |
| Count | 612 | 578 | -5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Risi
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Risi identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage of Whites dropped slightly from 93.3% to 89.97%. Conversely, the Hispanic representation among Risi bearers saw a significant increase of 116.91%, shifting from 3.43% to 7.44%. There was a slight decrease in the Black community from 2.29% to 1.90%. Meanwhile, there were no reported changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.3% | 89.97% | -3.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.43% | 7.44% | 116.91% |
| Black | 2.29% | 1.9% | -17.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |