About Miess
The surname Miess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mies," meaning "ugly" or "unpleasant." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with unattractive or disagreeable characteristics. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Miess can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Miess is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Miess 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 Miess is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Miess in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Miess using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.