About Nies
The surname Nies is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Agnes, which itself comes from the Greek word "hagnos" meaning "pure" or "chaste." As a surname, Nies likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son or descendant of someone named Agnes. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Nies or Niese.
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Here's how to represent Nies in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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