Hies History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

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

Early Origins of the Hies family

The surname Hies 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 Hies family

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Hies Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Hies family

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Hies migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hies Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Edmund Hies, aged 32, who arrived in New York, NY in 1893 1
Elise Hies, aged 32, who landed in New York, NY in 1893 1

Citations +

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)