About Suissa
The surname Suissa is of Sephardic Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Shoshan," meaning "lily." It is a relatively common surname among Sephardic Jews, particularly those of Moroccan and North African descent. The name Suissa often indicates a family's Jewish heritage and can be traced back to the Jewish diaspora from Spain and Portugal during the Inquisition.
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The surname Suissa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Suissa based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Suissa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Suissa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.