Surname Dreeß - Meaning and Origin

Dreeß: What does the surname Dreeß mean?

The last name Dreeß is of German origin and has long been part of the German culture. First used as a personal name, Dreeß is derived from the German word "dreschen," meaning “to thresh” or “harvest” and was used to indicate a person who worked in these activities in the ancient times. Over the years, the name evolved from "Dreeßer" to "Dreesen" and finally to the now more common "Dreeß."

The name Dreeß, is considered to be quite uncommon in modern Germany, however, it is still widely spread throughout the country. For the most part, this surname is found in North and East Germany, particularly areas such as Thuringia, Saxony, and Brandenburg. Those who bear this name are believed to have originated in Lower Saxony before German migration patterns scattered people throughout the country.

The people of the Dreeß surname are part of the wider German culture, and typically have a strong sense of pride and loyalty to their homeland and its traditions. Over time, this loyalty is what has kept this surname alive and present even now.

Dreeß: Where does the name Dreeß come from?

The last name Dreeß is of German origin and is primarily found in Germany and Austria. It can also be found in some other German-speaking countries such as Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein. Outside of German-speaking countries, the name is not particularly common. The name may be found in some other European countries such as the Netherlands, France, and Belgium, but is likely to be a relatively rare occurrence.

In the United States, the name is also found but is quite rare. As of the 2020 American Community Survey, there were only 70 people in the US who had the last name Dreeß. That represents just 0.00027% of the total population, making it an extremely rare last name.

Overall, the last name Dreeß is most likely to be found in Germany and other German-speaking countries. In other parts of the world, the name is probably quite rare except in countries with a historically large German-speaking population.

Variations of the surname Dreeß

The surname Dreeß is usually spelled Dreß in Germany and Dreßen in North America. It is a variant of the German surname Dres. All variants of the surname generally come from the German verb 'dreschen', meaning 'to thresh'. The name may be a topographical description of someone who lived in a meadow of threshing floor.

Another variant of the name is Dresch, originating in Southwest Germany and Austria. This surname is derived from Drescher or Drosch, meaning 'thresher'. A variant of this name is Droschl.

In the English-speaking world, a variant of the name is Dress, taken from the Middle High German version 'Drese'. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who wore clothing of a certain kind.

In the Netherlands, various variations on Drees exist, such as Dreesman, Dreessens, Dresselaar, Dreesen, and Dreischer.

In the United States, the spelling is mostly spelled Dreesman or Dresman, although Dreese and Draese can also be found in some areas.

The Dreeß/Dres/Dress surname can also be found in some Scandinavian countries with the spellings Dreng, Joedreng, Dresser, and Doller.

The surname, along with all its variants, can be found amongst the Jewish population, as well as in some eastern European countries such as Russia and Poland. The spelling is usually Dreß or Drese in eastern Europe.

Famous people with the name Dreeß

• Andrew Dreeß, a professional football player from Germany
• Isabell Dreeß, a German fashion designer
• Jens Dreeß, a member of the German Federal Parliament
• Pia Dreeß, a German television presenter
• Robert Dreeß, a German hockey player
• Uwe Dreeß, a former German football player
• Christiane Dreeß, a German film director
• Hendrik Dreeß, a German visual artist
• Armin Dreeß, a German poet and playwright
• Wolfgang Dreeß, a German painter
• Angela Dreeß, a German singer/songwriter
• Catherine Dreeß, a Lille France-born former model and actress

Other surnames

Dreeßen