Preiss
Preiss is a surname of German origin. It is a variant spelling related to Preis, the German word for price. The addition or persistence of the final s reflects common orthographic variation found in Germanic surnames and in records created by migration and transliteration. As a surname, Preiss may have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in commerce or trade, or as a nickname derived from the word for price.
Distribution and usage of the name have followed migration patterns from German-speaking regions. Today, Preiss can
Notable bearers of the surname Preiss exist across various fields, including academia, the arts, and public
See also Preis, a closely related surname and a common root form. The spelling Preiss may appear