Giess
Giess Meaning & Origin
About Giess
The surname Giess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "giesen," meaning "to pour" or "to cast." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a metal caster or a foundry worker. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a place where metal was cast or poured.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Giess is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Giess: 148
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 117480
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.05
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Giess 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 Giess is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Giess in Braille
Here's how to represent Giess in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Giess using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Giess using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
