About Greis
The surname Greis is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "greis," meaning "old" or "aged." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as an elder or an elderly person. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who appeared older than their actual age. Overall, the surname Greis signifies a connection to age or old age.
The surname Greis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Greis 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 Greis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Greis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Greis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.