About Nees
The surname Nees is of German origin and is derived from the given name Agnes, which itself comes from the Greek word "hagnos" meaning "pure" or "holy." As a surname, Nees likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son or descendant of someone named Agnes. Over time, the name Nees may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation, but its meaning remains connected to the original name Agnes and its associations with purity and holiness.
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The surname Nees is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nees based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Nees in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nees using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.