About Zeis
The surname Zeis 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 scythemaker or a scythe user. The name may also have been given to someone who had a scythe-like physical feature or had a connection to the scythe in some other way.
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The surname Zeis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zeis 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 Zeis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Zeis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zeis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.