The kies Surname
kies Name Meaning and History
German: from Middle High German kis ‘gravel’, ‘low grade
iron ore’, hence probably a topographic name for someone living on
land characterized by coarse sand and pebbles or an occupational
nickname for an iron smelter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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