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Etymology of Theise

What does the name Theise mean?

The name Theise derives from the German personal name Matthias which in turn derives from the apostle Matthaeus (English Matthew). Versions of this name were very popular in the Middle Ages throughout Christian Europe.

Early Origins of the Theise family

The surname Theise was first found in Germany, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society.

Early History of the Theise family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Theise research. Another 126 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1295, 1596, 1790, 1804 and 1869 are included under the topic Early Theise History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Theise Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Theis, Theisen, Thein, Theitz, Theisz, Theisman and others.

Early Notables of the Theise family

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Theise migration to the United States +



Theise Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John Christian Theise, who landed in Somerset County, Pennsylvania in 1833 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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