Arissen

Arissen is a Dutch surname, considered a variant of Ariesen. The name Ariesen itself means "son of Aris 2", where Aris 2 is a diminutive of Adriaan. Adriaan is the Dutch form of Adrian. Thus, Arissen ultimately derives from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning "from Hadria," a town in northern Italy.

In Dutch patronymic naming traditions, surnames ending in "-sen" or "-zen" indicate "son of" a particular given name. Arissen, like Ariesen, Adriaansen, and Adriaans, all point back to a forefather named Aris or Adriaan. Minor spelling variations were common due to regional dialects and phonetic spelling, making Arissen a localized form.

The surname Arissen appears to be very rare. According to Forebears, the name is scarcely found in the Netherlands and possibly among emigrant populations. As a variant of Ariesen, it shares the same root with other Dutch surnames like Aaij (a pet form) and Adriaansen.

• Meaning: Variant of Ariesen, "son of Aris" (diminutive of Adriaan/Adrian)
• Origin: Dutch (patronymic)
• Type: Surname
• Usage Regions: Netherlands