The Preis Family Name

Preis is how some branches of the Preuss family came to write their name.

Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Before spelling was fixed, Preuss was also written Preis.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Preuss surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Preis family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.