About Preiss
The surname Preiss 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 was involved in trade or commerce, particularly as a merchant or a seller of valuable goods. The name may have also been given to someone who was considered valuable or esteemed in some way.
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The surname Preiss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Preiss 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 Preiss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Preiss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Preiss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.