There are
513
Leisss in the USA
Leiss is the
42308th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Leiss

FrankLeiss

Frank Leiss (1865-1947) was a German painter and illustrator known for his religious and landscape paintings.

KathyLeiss

Kathy Leiss is a retired American figure skater who competed in pairs skating in the 1970s.

HermannLeiss

Hermann Leiss (1871-1942) was a German physicist known for his work on X-ray spectroscopy and crystallography.

JuliaLeiss

Julia Leiss is a German actress known for her roles in various stage productions and television shows.

RobertLeiss

Robert Leiss is an American entrepreneur and business executive, known for his leadership in the technology industry.

LisaLeiss

Lisa Leiss is a German journalist and author, known for her investigative reporting on social issues.

PeterLeiss

Peter Leiss (1912-1998) was an Austrian composer and conductor, known for his symphonic works and film scores.

MikeLeiss

Mike Leiss is a Canadian ice hockey player who played as a forward in the National Hockey League (NHL).

EvaLeiss

Eva Leiss is a German fashion designer known for her avant-garde and experimental fashion creations.

DanielLeiss

Daniel Leiss is a Swiss architect and urban planner, known for his sustainable and innovative design projects.

Leiss Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Leiss is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word 'līhha', meaning 'thin' or 'slender'. It was likely originally a nickname for someone who was thin or slender.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Leiss is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It is also found in smaller numbers in other German-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname Leiss include Leiß, Leis, Leisemann, and Leismann.
Migration and ImmigrationThere has been limited migration and immigration of people with the surname Leiss, primarily within German-speaking regions.