About Greiss
The surname Greiss 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 Greiss signifies a connection to age or old age.
The surname Greiss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Greiss 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 Greiss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Greiss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Greiss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.