About Zess
The surname Zess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zessen," meaning "to cut" or "to carve." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a carver or cutter of wood or stone. Over time, the surname Zess may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a place associated with cutting or carving.
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The surname Zess is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zess 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 Zess in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zess using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.