Heuss History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Heuss surname comes from the Middle High German word "hiusse," meaning "lively," or "fresh;" as such, it was most likely originally a nickname, which went on to become a surname.

Early Origins of the Heuss family

The surname Heuss was first found in the Rhineland, where this family was a prominent contributor to the development of the district Strasburg from ancient times. Always influential in social affairs, the surname became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation.

Early History of the Heuss family

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Heuss Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hease, Heuss, De la Heuse, Heaser, Heusser and others.

Early Notables of the Heuss family

Notables with the name Heuss during this period were

the Heuss family of the Rhineland

Heuss migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Heuss Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Georg Caspar Heuss, who settled in Philadelphia in 1749
Geo Caspar Heuss, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 1
Johann Michael Heuss, who arrived in America in 1769

Heuss Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Heuss, who arrived in Ohio in 1886 1

Heuss migration to Canada +