Surname · Hebrew origin
Weiss
Meaning
The surname Weiss means White.
Origin
Hebrew
Type
descriptive
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Weiss
Weiss means “white,” for fair hair or complexion.
What kind of surname is Weiss?
Weiss is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Hebrew naming tradition — you can read how Hebrew surnames were formed on our Hebrew last names page.
Variants & spellings of Weiss
You may also see this surname written as:
- Weisz
Other Hebrew surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Weiss mean?
The surname Weiss means White. Weiss means “white,” for fair hair or complexion.
Where does the surname Weiss come from?
Weiss is a surname of Hebrew origin.
What kind of surname is Weiss?
Weiss is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other spellings of Weiss?
Variant spellings of Weiss include Weisz.
What are other Hebrew surnames?
Other Hebrew surnames include Abramovich, Adler, Ben-David, Cohen, Friedman, Goldberg.