Dies (surname)

Dies is a surname of Dutch, Flemish, and Frisian origin. It is a modification of "Th(ew)ys" or "Thees", itself a modification of "Matthias". Notable people with this surname include:

• Albert Christoph Dies (1755–1822), German painter, composer, and biographer
• Josh Dies (born 1983), American singer, songwriter, musician and author
• Martin Dies Jr. (1900–1972), Texas politician
• Martin Dies Sr. (1870–1922), Texas politician

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