Explore the Family Name Riso
The meaning of Riso
1. Italian: from a short form of a personal name of ancient Germanic origin, such as Oderisio. 2. Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese: nickname from riso ‘laughter’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Agatino, Antonio, Concetta, Neno, Pasquale, Pietro, Rocco, Sal, Salvatore. Spanish Juan, Manuel, Pedro, Rosario, Salvador.
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How common is the last name Riso in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Riso has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Riso was ranked as the 29,728th most popular surname, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to the 30,889th spot, marking a decrease of 3.91%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Riso surname increased from 747 to 753 during this period, representing a growth of 0.8%. However, when considering proportion per 100k individuals, there was a decrease of 7.14%, from 0.28 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,728 | #30,889 | -3.91% |
| Count | 747 | 753 | 0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riso
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Riso also experienced some changes during the same decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The data shows a slight increase in individuals identifying as White, from 77.38% in 2000 to 77.95% in 2010. There was also a minor decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 19.68% to 19.65%. Interestingly, the census reported no individuals with the Riso surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.80% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 1.07% in 2000 to none in 2010. The percentage of individuals claiming two or more races remained stable at 1.2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.38% | 77.95% | 0.74% |
| Hispanic | 19.68% | 19.65% | -0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Black | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |