Neess Family Crest & Name History

Neess is a familiar spelling of the Scottish name Ness. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “A headland or promontory”.

Heraldry and the Neess name

There is no single Neess family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Spelling and variants

Neess adds “e” to Ness, a small change that crept in as the name was written down. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Næss, Nesse and Nes.

Research your Neess family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.