About Spiess
The surname Spiess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spieȥ," meaning "spear." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who made or used spears. The name likely originated as a nickname for a skilled spearman or a person who worked in the weapon-making trade. Over time, the surname Spiess has become relatively common in German-speaking regions and has variations such as Speiss, Speis, and Speise.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spiess based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Spiess in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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