The surname Iess is a Bavarian nickname surname. German nicknames came from eke-names, or added names, and tended to describe a physical characteristic or other attribute of their initial bearer. Iess is a name for a man who was both charming and lovable, having been derived from the German expression Suozi-man.
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Early Origins of the Iess family
The surname Iess was first found in Bavaria, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.
Early History of the Iess family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Iess research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1218, 1328 and 1821 are included under the topic Early Iess History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Iess Spelling Variations
Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Iess include Susskind, Suskind, Sueskind, Suessmann, Suessman, Sussmann, Sussman, Susmann and many more.
Early Notables of the Iess family
Suesskind von Trimberg, who was a Middle High German poet of the 13th century, becoming renowned as a strolling singer from the district of Bamberg. Johann... Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Iess Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Iess family
Between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries, German settlers arrived in North America by the thousands. Persecution based on religion and poverty were great motivators in this large-scale migration. So too was the opportunity for tenant farmers to own their own land. Ample land and opportunity awaited the settlers who went to such states as Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, as well as Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Iess or a variant listed above: Mary Sussman, who came to Philadelphia with one child in 1820. Abraham Sussmann came in 1840; while George Suessmann came to Texas in 1845.
