About Zais
The surname Zais is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zeis," meaning "scythe." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a scythe maker or a scythe user. The name may have also been given to someone who had a scythe-like physical feature or had a connection to the scythe in some other way. Over time, the surname Zais has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.
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The surname Zais is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zais 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 Zais is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Zais in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zais using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.