Wilhelm Süss's mother came from a leading family, several members of which had become local mayors. Wilhelm's father was a school teacher and came from a musical family including professional musicians.
Wilhelm Süss' s ina nagmula sa isang nangungunang pamilya, ilang mga miyembro ng na may maging lokal na mayors. Wilhelm's ama ay isang guro at nagmula sa isang musikal pamilya kabilang ang mga propesyonal na musicians.