About Freiss
The surname Freiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vriese," meaning "fear" or "dread." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was fearful or easily frightened. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Freiss may have inherited it from an ancestor who possessed these characteristics.
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The surname Freiss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Freiss 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 Freiss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Freiss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Freiss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.