Susser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Susser

What does the name Susser mean?

As 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 family

The 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 family

This 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 Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Suess, Suss, Sues, Soeth (northern Germany) and many more.

Early Notables of the Susser 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...
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Susser migration to the United States +

Susser Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johan Jost Susser, whose oath of Allegicance was recorded in Pennsylvania in 1754
Johan Jost Susser, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 1

Susser Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Franz Susser, who arrived in New York, NY in 1867
Francisca Susser, who arrived in Baltimore in 1873

Contemporary Notables of the name Susser (post 1700) +

Bobby Susser (b. 1942), American songwriter and record producer of music for children
Siegfried Susser (b. 1953), German footballer

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)