About Riess
The surname Riess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ris," meaning "twig" or "branch." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near branches or twigs. The name may have also been given to someone who had a slender or delicate build. Over time, the surname Riess has evolved and spread to various regions, including Austria and Switzerland.
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The surname Riess is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riess 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 Riess is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Riess in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Riess using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.