About the Weis Surname

Weis is how some branches of the Weiß family came to write their name. Read literally, Weis points to “White”.

A variant of Weiß

Weis drops the “s” of Weiß, a shortening that clerks often made. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Weisz.

Heraldry and the Weis name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Weiß surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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