As with many Austrian family names, the distinguished surname Söth is a proud sign of a rich and ancient ancestry. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Austria were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Austrian and German patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century and the most common patronymic suffix is ez. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. The name Söth is derived from the Germanic personal name Süss, meaning "sweet."
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Early Origins of the Söth family
The surname Söth was first found in the regions of southern Austria, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many lines of the same house founded different branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their contributions to society.
Early History of the Söth family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Söth research. Another 125 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1620, 1698, 1738 and 1815 are included under the topic Early Söth History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Söth 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 Söth include Suess, Suss, Sues, Soeth (northern Germany) and many more.
Early Notables of the Söth family
Josef Suess (1698-1738), who was the financial aide to Duke Carl Alexander of Wuerttemberg. Suess amassed a fortune in the Duke's service, but after the Duke's death was executed. His story is treated in numerous novels and dramas... Another 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Söth Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Söth family
Austria was made a republic after the First World War. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was broken up by the Treaty of Versailles and many of its people found themselves in the new nation of Czechoslovakia. Many other Austrians and expatriate Austrians made their way to North America in the 20th century. Most landed in Philadelphia, later continuing on to the states of Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Some Austrian settlers also went to western Canada and Ontario. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Söth or a variant listed above: Balthasar Suess, who settled in America in 1737;Johannes Suss, who came to Philadelphia in 1740; Johan Jost Susser, whose oath of Allegicance was recorded in Pennsylvania in 1754.
