About Fiess
The surname Fiess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "visch" or "fisch," meaning "fish." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone involved in the fishing industry or someone who lived near a body of water where fishing was a prominent activity. The surname Fiess may have been given to individuals who were fishermen, fishmongers, or lived in a place associated with fishing.
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The surname Fiess is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fiess based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Fiess in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fiess using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.