The surname Susskind 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. Susskind 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 Susskind family
The surname Susskind 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 Susskind family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Susskind research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1218, 1328 and 1821 are included under the topic Early Susskind History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Susskind Spelling Variations
One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Susskind include Susskind, Suskind, Sueskind, Suessmann, Suessman, Sussmann, Sussman, Susmann and many more.
Early Notables of the Susskind 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 Susskind Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Susskind family
Thousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Susskind 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.
