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



