TheNameDBThyssen
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from the personal name Thies or Thys, a diminutive of Matthias.
Etymology
The surname is a patronymic form of the Germanic personal name Thies, which itself is a shortened form of Matthias. The '-sen' suffix is a common Scandinavian and North German patronymic ending indicating 'son of'.
About the Thyssen Surname
A German patronymic surname that became prominent through the Thyssen industrial family. The name reflects the Germanic tradition of forming surnames from personal names with the '-sen' suffix.
Distribution
Found primarily in Germany and Scandinavia, with concentrations in North Germany.
Notable Bearers
August Thyssen (German industrialist), Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza (art collector and industrialist)