About Niessen
The surname Niessen is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Nies, which is a short form of the name Dionysius. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Nies. The name Dionysius itself is of Greek origin and means "follower of Dionysos," the Greek god of wine and revelry. Therefore, the surname Niessen can be interpreted to mean "son of Nies" or "descendant of Nies."
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The surname Niessen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Niessen 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 Niessen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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