Risser is a surname. Notable people with this surname include:
Eve Risser (born 1982), French jazz musician Fred Risser (born 1927), American politician Fred Risser (Progressive politician) (1900–1971), American politician James C. Risser (born 1946), American philosopher James V. Risser (born 1938), American journalist Makana Risser Chai, American author Oliver Risser (born 1980), Namibian football player Paul G. Risser (1939–2014), American ecologist René Risser (1869–1958), French mathematician Robin Risser (born 2004), French footballer Wilko Risser (born 1982), Namibian-German football player
See also Risser sign