Rissel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

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

Early Origins of the Rissel family

The surname Rissel 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 Rissel family

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Rissel Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Rissel family

Notable figures of the time with the name Rissel were

the Risselman family of Prussia

Migration of the Rissel 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 Rissel (post 1700) +

Christopher Rissel (b. 1961), Australian health promotion expert