About Priess
The surname Priess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "priester," meaning "priest." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who worked as priests or had a close association with the clergy. The name Priess signifies a family's ancestral connection to the priesthood or their involvement in religious activities.
The surname Priess is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Priess 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 Priess is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Priess in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Priess using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.