About Fess
The surname Fess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vaz," meaning "bundle" or "sheaf." It is believed to have been a nickname for someone who worked with bundles of grain or straw. Alternatively, it could have been a metonymic occupational name for a binder or a person who made bundles. The name Fess has variations such as Fes, Fesse, and Fesser, and is relatively rare today.
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