About Kreiss
The surname Kreiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kreis," meaning "circle" or "ring." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a circular feature or a person who worked as a wheelwright or a blacksmith specializing in making wheels. The name Kreiss may also have been a nickname for someone with a round or rotund physique. Overall, the surname Kreiss is associated with the concept of circles or circular objects.
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The surname Kreiss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kreiss 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 Kreiss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kreiss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kreiss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.