Mies

Mies Meaning & Origin

About Mies
The surname Mies is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mies," meaning "ugly" or "unpleasant." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with unattractive or disagreeable physical characteristics. Over time, this surname may have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mies is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mies: 728
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,724
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mies 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 Mies is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/maɪz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mies in Braille

Here's how to represent Mies in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mies in braille

How to sign the name Mies using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Mies using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mies in sign language

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