For Von Gries there are 3 on Yasni with different names.
Among the most common last names on Yasni Von Gries is on position 4524.
The name "von Ah" originates from the 12th century. The origin means "from A", the "A" meaning Arnold I of lower Germany and north central Switzerland around Lake Sarnen near Sacseln, Switzerland. The family crest displays a yellow cross mounted on top of an A with 2 stars mounted, one to the right and one to the left. There are 3 green mountains displayed at the bottom of the crest, all this is displayed on a red background. The castle von Ah is nearby in ruin. Switzerland became a country after the name von A was established.
(Sent from: John Anton Von Ah)
To the origin of this name there is a hint: in Thuringia (earlier times) were the fine sand that accumulated in the rivers in the curve-Gries - called. Possible that the name of the food "meal" referred to and derived. PS Our family origins in Thuringia.
(Sent from: Gerd Gries)
