Find out how popular the last name Sussman is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sussman.

Sussman, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sussman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sussman in America

Sussman is the 7305th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sussman surname appeared 4,565 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Sussman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sussman to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sussman

The surname Sussman is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in the areas that are now part of Germany and Switzerland. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "sussmann," which translates to "sweet man" or "kind man."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Sussman can be traced back to the 13th century, with references found in various medieval records and documents. One notable mention is in the Heidelberg Manuscript, a collection of legal documents from the city of Heidelberg, where a certain "Heinrich Sussman" is listed as a witness in a land dispute in the year 1276.

In the 14th century, the name Sussman began to appear in various town and village records across the German states. For example, in the records of the town of Esslingen, near Stuttgart, a "Hans Sussman" is mentioned as a landowner in 1348. Similarly, the name is found in the records of the city of Augsburg, where a "Konrad Sussman" is listed as a merchant in 1372.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Sussman surname was Johannes Sussman, a scholar and theologian who lived in the late 15th century. Born in the town of Nuremberg in 1452, Sussman studied at the University of Heidelberg and later became a professor of theology at the University of Ingolstadt. He is remembered for his contributions to the field of biblical exegesis and his writings on the Reformation.

Another notable figure with the Sussman surname was Johann Sussman, a German composer and organist who lived in the 16th century. Born in the city of Augsburg in 1537, Sussman is best known for his works for the organ and his contributions to the development of the Protestant church music tradition in Germany.

In the 17th century, the Sussman surname can be found in various records from the German states, including the Duchy of Saxony-Weimar and the Palatinate region. One prominent individual from this period was Johann Christoph Sussman, a German artist and engraver who was born in Nuremberg in 1622. His works, which included portraits and religious engravings, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

As the Sussman surname spread across Europe, it also found its way to other regions, including the Low Countries and parts of Eastern Europe. In the 18th century, there are records of individuals with the Sussman surname living in areas such as the Netherlands and Poland.

Throughout its history, the Sussman surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including scholars, artists, merchants, and landowners. While the name may have initially been derived from a descriptive term for a kind or sweet-natured person, it has evolved to become a distinct surname with a rich and diverse heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sussman

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sussman.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sussman was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sussman has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sussman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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