About Stoss
The surname Stoss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stoz" or "stos," meaning "thrust" or "push." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a spearman or a soldier skilled in thrusting weapons. The surname Stoss may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was forceful or aggressive in nature.
The surname Stoss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stoss 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 Stoss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Stoss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stoss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.