About Speis
The surname Speis is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "speis," meaning "food" or "meal." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a cook or had a connection to the food industry. The name may have also been given to someone who had a hearty appetite or enjoyed good food.
The surname Speis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Speis 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 Speis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Speis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Speis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.