Riseley Surname
Approximately 1,741 people bear this surname
Riseley Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Riseley,' a parish in Bedfordshire. This is sometimes spelt Risley, which see.
Harvey de Risle, Bedfordshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Geoffrey de Risle, Bedfordshire, ibid.
Read More About This SurnameRiseley Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1,035 | 1:26,083 | 3,551 |
| England | 408 | 1:136,564 | 13,368 |
| United States | 149 | 1:2,432,610 | 149,447 |
| Canada | 49 | 1:751,951 | 59,756 |
| Wales | 45 | 1:68,767 | 6,014 |
| New Zealand | 24 | 1:188,680 | 19,801 |
| Ireland | 14 | 1:336,353 | 12,021 |
| Cyprus | 3 | 1:294,959 | 8,690 |
| Norway | 3 | 1:1,714,095 | 79,528 |
| Isle of Man | 2 | 1:42,911 | 3,686 |
| Thailand | 2 | 1:35,319,172 | 966,191 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
| France | 1 | 1:66,422,722 | 504,397 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 1:7,335,483 | 16,643 |
| Kuwait | 1 | 1:3,800,694 | 27,187 |
| Malaysia | 1 | 1:29,494,225 | 409,885 |
| Sweden | 1 | 1:9,846,757 | 347,448 |
| Cayman Islands | 1 | 1:63,893 | 2,384 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 243 | 1:100,310 | 10,120 |
| Wales | 11 | 1:142,583 | 5,610 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 56 | 1:896,762 | 54,350 |
Riseley Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Riseley,' a parish in Bedfordshire. This is sometimes spelt Risley, which see.
Harvey de Risle, Bedfordshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Geoffrey de Risle, Bedfordshire, ibid.
Richard de Risele, Norfolk, 8 Richard II: History of Norfolk.
1602. Nicholas Ryselye, rector of Harpham, Norfolk: ibid.
1725. Baptised — Sarah, d. James Risely: St. James, Clerkenwell.
(English) belonging to Riseley or Risley (Beds), 13th cent. Risle = the Brushwood-Lea [Old English hrís, brushwood + leáh, lea] Cp. Risley.
A parish in Bedfordshire.
A location name in Derbyshire.
Riseley Demographics
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Riseley Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Riseley Come From? nationality or country of origin
Riseley is found in Australia more than any other country/territory. It can also appear as:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Riseley? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 232,007th most frequently used family name throughout the world. It is borne by around 1 in 4,185,839 people. The last name occurs mostly in Oceania, where 61 percent of Riseley live; 61 percent live in Australasia and 61 percent live in Australia and New Zealand.
It is most commonly used in Australia, where it is held by 1,035 people, or 1 in 26,083. In Australia it is mostly found in: Victoria, where 42 percent reside, South Australia, where 19 percent reside and Queensland, where 17 percent reside. Excluding Australia this last name exists in 17 countries. It is also found in England, where 23 percent reside and The United States, where 9 percent reside.
Riseley Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Riseley has changed over time. In England the number of people carrying the Riseley surname expanded 168 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it expanded 266 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in Wales it expanded 409 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Riseley Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those bearing the Riseley surname are 21.8% more likely to be registered with the Republican Party than the national average, with 68.57% being registered with the political party.
The amount Riseley earn in different countries varies somewhat. In United States they earn 7.75% more than the national average, earning $46,493 USD per year and in Canada they earn 13.57% more than the national average, earning $56,426 CAD per year.
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