Fleece Family History

Americanized form of German Fliess a topographic name for someone living near flowing water from Middle High German vliezen ‘to flow’.

It is derived from the word that describes the movement of water, indicating a geographical feature.

Alternatively, it may also refer to Fleiss, a variant of Fleisch.

This variation suggests a different etymological origin, possibly relating to the German term for 'meat.'

Both interpretations highlight the linguistic connections and cultural heritage in naming conventions.