Liesen

Liesen is a toponym of German origin and also a surname. The name is found in German-speaking regions and may refer to more than one locality as well as to families that originated from a place named Liesen.

Geographically, Liesen denotes several small localities in Germany. These places are typically villages or hamlets that form part of larger municipalities. Because Liesen is a relatively small and scattered toponym, the exact administrative affiliation and status of each locality vary by region and over time.

As a surname, Liesen occurs in German-speaking countries. Toponymic surnames such as Liesen commonly arose when families moved from a home town or identified themselves by the place of origin. The surname can be found in genealogical records and may have multiple independent origins.

Notable individuals with the surname Liesen are not widely documented in major reference works, and the name is mostly encountered in private genealogical contexts.

See also Liezen, a town in Austria with a similar spelling, and Liese, a related given name and surname form.