Last Name Lāhěeß

The surname "LheSs" originates from Germany. It is derived from the medieval personal name "Hasso," which means "hare" or "quick" in old Germanic. Over time, the surname evolved to "LheSs" or variants such as "Lhess" or "Less." The name likely would have been used to describe someone who had swift or agile qualities.

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