Risman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The Risman surname is derived from a placed named Rissen, West of Hamburg. The root word "riss" means "swamp."

Early Origins of the Risman family

The surname Risman was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Risman family

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Risman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Risman, Rissman, Riseman, Risselman, Risselmann, Rissel and many more.

Early Notables of the Risman family

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Migration of the Risman family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johannes Rissman who settled in Pennsylvania in 1736; Joseph Rissmann who settled New York in 1847; and William Rissmann who settled in Pike County Indiana in 1886..

Contemporary Notables of the name Risman (post 1700) +

Augustus Beverley Walter "Bev" Risman OBE (1937-2023), English rugby union and rugby league player and rugby league coach
John Risman, President of Scotland Rugby League
Augustus "Gus" John F. Risman (1911-1994), Welsh rugby league footballer who played from 1920s through to the 1950s