Preusse Name Origin and Family Crest

A Preusse ancestor may well appear as Preuss in earlier records. In origin, the name means “a Prussian”.

Arms associated with the name

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Preusse, so the heraldry linked to Preuss is a starting point, not an automatic right.

How the spelling arose

Preusse adds “e” to Preuss, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. You may also find the name written Preusser, Preiß and Preis.

In the 2010 US Census, 214 Americans gave Preusse as their last name (rank 86,981). Want more than a summary? See the Preusse family name pack.