About Fleiss
The surname Fleiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vleis," meaning "meat" or "flesh." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a butcher or someone involved in the meat trade. The name may have also been given to individuals who had a robust or fleshy appearance. Over time, the surname Fleiss has evolved and spread to various regions, including Austria and Switzerland.
The surname Fleiss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fleiss 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 Fleiss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fleiss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fleiss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.