About Preis
The surname Preis is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "preis," meaning "price" or "prize." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a merchant or trader, or it could have been given to someone who was considered valuable or esteemed. The surname Preis may also have Jewish origins, with variations such as Preiss or Preuss, and could have been adopted by Jewish individuals during the era of surname adoption in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
The surname Preis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Preis 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 Preis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Preis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.