Rish History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Rish

What does the name Rish mean?

The Anglo-Saxon name Rish comes from when the family resided near a clump of rushes. 1 The surname Rish comes from the Old English word rush, which had the same meaning. Thus, bearers of the surname Rish lived near a marsh, which was noted for its rushes.

Another source claims that "there can be little doubt that Rush is a variant of Russ, as that is unquestionably of Rous. In the Index to Register of the University of Oxford., Rush and Russe are placed under one heading." 2

Early Origins of the Rish family

The surname Rish was first found in Surrey where John atte Russh was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of 1332. 1

Early History of the Rish family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rish research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1533, 1537, 1554, 1561, 1566, 1577, 1582, 1600, 1623, 1629, 1638, 1663, 1665, 1745, 1756, 1813, 1833 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Rish History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rish Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Rish has been recorded under many different variations, including Rush, Rushe and others.

Early Notables of the Rish family

Anthony Rush (1537-1577), English divine, Dean of Chichester, was apparently son and heir of Arthur Rush of Sudborne, Suffolk, and grandson of Sir Thomas Rush of that place, who was knighted in 1533 for his services to Henry VIII. 3 Dr. Benjamin Rush (1745-1813), was a Founding...
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Rish Ranking

the United States, the name Rish is the 12,740^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 4

Migration of the Rish family to Ireland

Some of the Rish family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 286 words (20 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rish migration to the United States +

For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Rish or a variant listed above:

Rish Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Henrik Rish, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1731 5
Jacob Rish, aged 32, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1731 5
Katherina Rish, aged 33, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1731 5
Magdelena Rish, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1731 5
Peter Rish, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1731 5
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The Rish Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Un Dieu
Motto Translation: One God.

Sources +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)