Gass

Gass is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word “gaz,” meaning “goose,” and was likely used as a nickname for someone who resembled a goose or kept geese. The name is most commonly found in Germany and the United States. Notable people with the surname Gass include William H. Gass, an American novelist and essayist, and Johann Heinrich Gass, a German painter. The Gass family crest features a shield with three geese and a motto that translates to “Always Ready.”