Rispin

Rispin is a surname of British origin, believed to have historical roots dating back to medieval times. The name is thought to have derived from the Old French personal name "Rêspins," which means "son of Rêsp."

The surname Rispin has been recorded in various documents and sources across England, particularly in the regions of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is believed to have spread to different parts of the country over the centuries.

The Rispin surname may have undergone variations in spelling over time, as is common with many surnames of medieval origin. Variants may include Rispeng, Ryspyn, and Ryspin, among others.

Individuals bearing the surname Rispin have been documented in various historical records, indicating the longevity and presence of this surname in British history.

Today, the surname Rispin may still be found among families in the United Kingdom and beyond, with descendants of the name possibly residing in different parts of the world due to migration and global mobility.

There are approximately 332 people named Rispin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Rispin.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Colin
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Dawn
  • Debra
  • Donna
  • Joyce
  • Katie
  • Linda
  • Lucy
  • Margaret
  • Patricia
  • Pearl
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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