Name «Rishko»

The name Rishko has several possible origins. Most likely, it derives from the attributive term "ryzhko," which means "red-haired person." It is also possible that Rishko was formed from Western European names such as Richard, Friedrich, or Dietrich. Historical mentions of the name Rishko in Ukraine date back to the 15th century. For example, in 1485, documents reference a nobleman named Sandr, and in 1693, there are records of a serf named "Jo. Risko alias Ivan Fegyanyin."In Poland, the name Riszko/Ryszko has also been known since the 15th century.