About Kries
The surname Kries is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kries," meaning "circle" or "ring." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a circular feature or a place with a circular boundary. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone with a round or circular physical characteristic. The surname Kries is relatively rare and is found predominantly in Germany and the surrounding regions.
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The surname Kries is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kries 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 Kries is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kries in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kries using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.