There are
728
Schiesss in the USA
Schiess is the
31724th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Schiess

HansSchiess

Hans Schiess was a Swiss engineer and entrepreneur who founded the Schiess AG, a machine tool manufacturing company known for its large-scale machine tools.

AdrianSchiess

Adrian Schiess is a Swiss artist known for his conceptual and abstract paintings that explore the relationship between color, light, and space.

HeinrichSchiess

Heinrich Schiess was a German writer and journalist known for his works on social issues and political commentary.

PeterSchiess

Peter Schiess is a German football player who played as a midfielder for various German clubs, including FC Schalke 04 and VfB Stuttgart.

EvaSchiess

Eva Schiess is a Swiss actress known for her performances in Swiss and German films and television shows.

KonradSchiess

Konrad Schiess was a Swiss mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the field of fluid dynamics.

RudolfSchiess

Rudolf Schiess was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council, serving as the head of the Federal Department of Transport, Communications, and Energy.

FriedrichSchiess

Friedrich Schiess was a German historian and scholar of medieval history, specializing in the history of the Holy Roman Empire.

AnitaSchiess

Anita Schiess is a Swiss Olympic swimmer who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and won several national championships.

KarlSchiess

Karl Schiess was an Austrian composer and conductor known for his symphonic and chamber music compositions.

Schiess Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Schiess' is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Middle High German word 'schiezen,' meaning 'to shoot' or 'to fire.' It was likely an occupational surname for a marksman or archer.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Schiess' is most commonly found in Germany and Switzerland, where it originated. It can also be found in other German-speaking regions and communities around the world.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Schiess' include 'Schieß' and 'Schießl.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Schiess' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, including the United States, Canada, and South America, primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.