About Flees
The surname Flees is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vleis," meaning "fleece" or "wool." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone involved in the wool trade or someone who worked with wool, such as a shepherd or a wool merchant. The name may have also been given to someone with a particularly woolly or curly hair. Over time, the surname Flees has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
The surname Flees is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flees 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 Flees is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Flees in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Flees using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.