What does the surname Raisa mean?

The surname Raisa means "A woman of high status or a leader.". It is of Yiddish, Hebrew origin.

How common is the Raisa surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Raisa in the United States.

Are there Raisa soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 1 soldiers with the Raisa surname appear in Civil War records.

Raisa

Descriptive

Meaning

A woman of high status or a leader.

Etymology

Derived from Hebrew 'rosh' meaning 'head' or 'chief,' adapted into Yiddish naming traditions. The name was commonly used as a given name before becoming a surname.

About the Raisa Surname

Raisa originated as a given name in Jewish communities and later became a surname. It reflects the tradition of naming children after virtues or status.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Found among Ashkenazi Jewish populations in Eastern Europe and their diaspora.

Raisa Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Raisa Surname

Rosa Raisa

Quick Facts

Origin: Yiddish, Hebrew
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: Medieval Jewish communities
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

1 soldiers with the Raisa surname found in Civil War records.

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