The surname Kiss is of Hungarian origin. It is derived from the Hungarian word “kiss” which means “little” or “small”. It was used as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or for someone who had a small or young appearance.
The suffix -s is a common Hungarian diminutive suffix, indicating a nickname. So, the name Kiss would indicate “a small” or “descendant of a small”.
It’s worth noting that the spelling of the last name may be different in some countries, such as Kis, Kiss or Kisses.