süss

Süss is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word "suoʒ," meaning "sweet" or "pleasant." The name may have originally been a nickname for someone with a sweet disposition or a pleasing appearance. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational surname for someone who made or sold sweets.

Variations of the surname include Süssmann, Süsser, and Süß. Historically, the Süss surname is found in various German-speaking regions, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Austria. As with many surnames, its prevalence and specific geographic distribution have shifted over centuries due to migration and historical events.

Notable individuals with the Süss surname include Julius Süss, a German-Jewish businessman and Holocaust victim, and Ludwig Süss, an Austrian painter. The name continues to be present in modern Germany and among people of German descent worldwide. Its relatively straightforward etymology makes it a common and recognizable surname in its regions of origin.