About Hiss
The surname Hiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "his," meaning "hedgehog." It is a nickname surname that was likely given to someone who had characteristics or traits resembling a hedgehog, such as being prickly or having a spiky personality. The surname Hiss may have also been used as a nickname for someone who worked with or had a connection to hedgehogs.
The surname Hiss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hiss 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 Hiss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hiss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hiss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.