RAISBECK
Raisbeck
Raisbeck is a surname of English origin. It is classified as a habitational name, derived from the hamlet of Raisebeck in the county of Cumbria in the north-west of England. The place name 'Raisebeck' is believed to mean 'a ridge or hill where rushes grow'.
The earliest known recording of the surname dates back to the late 16th century in the parish records of Cumbria. Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Raisbeck have been predominantly found in the counties of Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Lancashire.
The Raisbeck surname is linked to individuals who were likely landowners or tenants in the region. Notable bearers of the name have included farmers, labourers, and tradespeople.
The distribution of the Raisbeck surname is relatively concentrated in the North of England. However, due to migration patterns, individuals bearing the name can be found throughout the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where emigrants settled.
The Raisbeck surname carries a sense of regional pride and heritage, reflecting the historical connections of families to the countryside of northern England. It remains a distinctive and relatively rare surname, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British family names.
There are approximately 530 people named Raisbeck in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Raisbeck.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daniel
- David
- Garry
- Gary
- Ian
- James
- John
- Lee
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Alyson
- Anne
- Caroline
- Christine
- Claire
- Denise
- Dianne
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan