About Griess
The surname Griess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grīze," meaning "gray." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a gray-colored feature, such as a gray house or a gray hill. It could also have been a nickname for someone with gray hair or a gray complexion. The surname Griess is relatively uncommon and is found mainly in Germany and the surrounding regions.
The surname Griess is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Griess 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 Griess is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Griess in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Griess using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.