Riseman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Riseman

What does the name Riseman mean?

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

Early Origins of the Riseman family

The surname Riseman 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 Riseman family

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Riseman Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Riseman family

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Migration of the Riseman 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..