Rissman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

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

Early Origins of the Rissman family

The surname Rissman 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 Rissman family

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Rissman Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Rissman family

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Rissman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rissman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johannes Rissman who settled in Pennsylvania in 1736

Contemporary Notables of the name Rissman (post 1700) +

Emilie Rissman, American Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Virginia