The Waiss Family Name

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Meaning of the name

Waiss is a spelling of the German surname Weiß. Taken at its root, Waiss points to “White”.

Waiss is listed among the recognised spellings of Weiß. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Weis, Weisz and Weihs.

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