About Reiss
The surname Reiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ris," meaning "twig" or "branch." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent branch or twig. Over time, the surname Reiss may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a slender or delicate build.
The surname Reiss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reiss 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 Reiss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Reiss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Reiss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.