Wies History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Wies is a topographic local name; it is derived from a physical feature of the geography near where the original bearer lived or held land. In this case, the name is derived from the Old German word wisa, which means meadow. The original bearer lived on or near an open meadow. Early Origins of the Wies familyThe surname Wies was first found in Silesia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Wies familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wies research. Another 250 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1275, 1333, 1350, 1450, 1456, 1500, 1690, 1702 and 1821 are included under the topic Early Wies History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wies Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Wiese, Wies, Wieser, Wiesen, Wiesa (Silesia), Wiesener, Wiesner, Wisener and many more. Early Notables of the Wies familyAnother 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Wies Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Wies Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Wies Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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