Show ContentsHiess History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Hiess is derived from the Germanic tribe of the Hessians.

Early Origins of the Hiess family

The surname Hiess was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Hiess family

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Hiess Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hess, Hesse, Esse, Hessel, Hesselin, Hesso, Hesler, Hesner and many more.

Early Notables of the Hiess family

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United States Hiess migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hiess Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Joh David Hiess, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1753 [1]


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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