About Bis
The surname Bis is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bis," meaning "bit" or "piece." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a small body part. The surname Bis may also have been used as a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of small items or a person who dealt in small quantities.
The surname Bis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Bis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.