Susser History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsAs with many Austrian family names, the distinguished surname Susser 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 Susser is derived from the Germanic personal name Süss, meaning "sweet." Early Origins of the Susser familyThe surname Susser 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 Susser familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Susser research. Another 125 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1620, 1698, 1738 and 1815 are included under the topic Early Susser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Susser Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Suess, Suss, Sues, Soeth (northern Germany) and many more. Early Notables of the Susser familyDuring this period prominent bearers of the name Susser were 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...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Susser Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Susser Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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