Suskind Surname History

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Etymology of Suskind

The surname Suskind 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. Suskind is a name for a man who was both charming and lovable, having been derived from the German expression Suozi-man.

Early Origins of the Suskind family

Early History of the Suskind family

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Suskind 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 Suskind include Susskind, Suskind, Sueskind, Suessmann, Suessman, Sussmann, Sussman, Susmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Suskind 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...
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Migration of the Suskind family

German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Suskind surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Mary Sussman, who came to Philadelphia with one child in 1820. Abraham Sussmann came in 1840; while George Suessmann came to Texas in 1845.