About Wiess
The surname Wiess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wi(e)z," meaning "white." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. The name Wiess may have been given to distinguish individuals with this characteristic from others in the community. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Wiess is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wiess 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 Wiess is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wiess in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wiess using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.