RISK
Risk
The surname Risk is of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "riske," meaning "twig" or "branch." It is a toponymic surname denoting someone who lived near a thicket or a copse. The name Risk is found predominantly in the southern counties of England, particularly in Kent and Sussex.
The Risk family history can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where individuals bearing this surname were often involved in agricultural or forestry activities. Over time, the name spread to other parts of the country, and variations such as Riske and Rusk also emerged.
Notable individuals with the surname Risk have made contributions in various fields, including literature, art, and academia. The Risk name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to its historical roots.
In contemporary British society, individuals with the surname Risk can be found across the country, reflecting the diverse nature of the British population. The name Risk carries with it a sense of heritage and tradition, connecting modern-day bearers to their ancestral lineage.
There are approximately 658 people named Risk in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Risk.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ahmad
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Derek
- Ian
- James
- John
- Peter
- Robert
- Steven
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Barbara
- Caroline
- Elizabeth
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Katherine
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Pauline
- Rachel
- Sheila
Similar and related surnames
- Raasch
- Raaschou
- Racek
- Racic
- Raiski
- Rasak
- Rasca
- Rasch
- Rasche
- Raschi
- Raschka
- Raschke
- Rasco
- Rascoe
- Rasek
- Rasic
- Rask
- Raska
- Raske
- Raskie
- Raszka
- Raszke
- Raszyk
- Rausch
- Rawska
- Rawski
- Rayski
- Razaaq
- Razack
- Razaghi
- Razak
- Razaq
- Razaqi
- Razaque
- Razeghi
- Razek
- Razic
- Razick
- Razik
- Raziq
- Razook
- Razouk
- Razuki
- Razzaghi
- Razzak
- Razzaq
- Razzaqi
- Razzaque
- Razzouk
- Recica
- Reeseg
- Reisch
- Reisig
- Reiske
- Reissig
- Resaigh
- Resch
- Reschke
- Reseigh
- Resek
- Resk
- Reska
- Reske
- Reski
- Resko
- Ressick
- Reszka
- Reusch
- Rezac
- Rezek
- Rezgui
- Rezig
- Rezk
- Rezki
- Rezzoug
- Riesch
- Riesco
- Riesehke
- Riesgo
- Riise
- Rioseco
- Ris
- Risa
- Risch
- Rische
- Risco
- Riscoe
- Rise
- Riseigh
- Rish
- Risi
- Risico
- Riska
- Riske
- Risker
- Riskey
- Riski
- Riskin
- Riskle
- Riskly
- Risko
- Riskus
- Riso
- Risque
- Riss
- Risse
- Rissik
- Rissock
- Riszko
- Rizak
- Rizek
- Rizeq
- Rizik
- Rizk
- Rizki
- Rizq
- Roesch
- Roeske
- Rosak
- Rosca
- Rosch
- Rosco
- Roscoe
- Roseigh
- Rosek
- Rosiak
- Rosic
- Rosica
- Rosicki
- Rosiek
- Rosik
- Rosk
- Roska
- Roske
- Rosko
- Rosoga
- Roszak
- Roszko
- Roszyk
- Rouske
- Rouski
- Roussak
- Rozak
- Rozeik
- Rozek
- Rozga
- Rozic
- Rozik
- Rozycka
- Rozycki
- Ruesch
- Rusack
- Rusak
- Rusca
- Rusch
- Rusche
- Rusco
- Ruscoe
- Rusek
- Rusiak
- Rusic
- Rusick
- Rusiecka
- Rusiecki
- Rusike
- Rusk
- Ruska
- Ruske
- Rusko
- Russek
- Ruszkai
- Ruuska
- Ruzek
- Ruzic
- Ruzicka
- Ruzzak
- Rycek
- Rycyk
- Ryska
- Ryske
- Ryszka
- Ryzak
- Rzysko
- Wrask
- Wraske
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