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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