| ![Show Contents]() Zeiss History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of ZeissWhat does the name Zeiss mean? There are a few possible derivations for the Zeiss surname. In some instances, it may have evolved from the Middle High German word "zeisen" meaning "to pick," in which case it may have been an occupational name, or perhaps used figuratively as a nickname which later became a surname. Or, Zeiss may come from the Middle High German word "zeiz" meaning "graceful, tender or gentle." Early Origins of the Zeiss familyThe surname Zeiss was first found in Wuerttemberg, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Chronicles first mention Konrad Zeisolf of Mannheim in 1307, Ebelin Zeizolf of the ancient imperial city of Worms in 1234, and there is a town in Wuerttemberg called Zeizolfswiler. Early History of the Zeiss familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zeiss research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1818, 1846 and 1888 are included under the topic Early Zeiss History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Zeiss Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Zeiss, Zeisse, Zeis, Zaiss, Zaisse, Zais, Zaissle, Zeissle, Zeissler, Zeissolf, Zeizolf, Zaiser, Zaisz, Zaisser, Zeiz and many more. Early Notables of the Zeiss family- Carl Zeiss (1818-1888), an optician, who founded a world-famous manufacturing company of optical equipment in 1846
| Zeiss migration to the United States | + |
Zeiss Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- George Zeiss, who settled in Philadelphia in 1852
- Anna Marg Zeiss, aged 54, who arrived in America in 1854 1
- Margarethe Zeiss, aged 25, who landed in America in 1854 1
- L. R. Zeiss, who arrived in Texas in 1859
- John Zeiss, who settled in Philadelphia in 1865
| Contemporary Notables of the name Zeiss (post 1700) | + |
- Carl Zeiss (1816-1888), German industrialist in optics and glass
- 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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