Theiss History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The name Theiss 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 Theiss family

The surname Theiss 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 Theiss family

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Theiss Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Theiss family

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Theiss Ranking

In the United States, the name Theiss is the 9,890^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Theiss migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Theiss Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Matthias Theiss, who landed in America in 1709 2
Johann Matheus Theiss, who landed in America in 1730 2
Nickel Theiss, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738 2
Matheis Theiss, who arrived in America in 1738 2
Michel Theiss, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1748 2
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Theiss Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Johannes Theiss, who landed in America in 1832 2
Katarina Theiss, who arrived in Galveston, Tex in 1845 2
Mr. Joh. Jacob Theiss, aged 38, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Herschel"
Mrs. Marg. Theiss, (nee Groos), German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Herschel"
Catarina Theiss, who arrived in Texas in 1846 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Theiss (post 1700) +

Mike Theiss (b. 1978), American National Geographic photographer, on air talent, video producer and professional storm chaser
Duane Charles Theiss (b. 1953), former American Major League Baseball pitcher
William Ware Theiss (1930-1992), American costume designer, nominated for the Academy Award for Costume Design three times, best known for his work on the Star Trek uniforms
Brooke Theiss (b. 1969), American actress
Joe C. Theiss, American politician, Mayor of New Martinsville, West Virginia, 1977-79 3
Edna Theiss, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1948; Candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1956 3
Klaus Theiss (b. 1963), former professional German footballer

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 22) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html