Massana History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

The distinguished surname Massana has distinctly Spanish roots. In the case of the surname Massana, it may be classified as a "toponymic surname" or a surname of local origin. The place name Manzano is derived from the Spanish word "manzano," meaning "apple tree."

Early Origins of the Massana family

The surname Massana was first found in Salamanca, in the province of Leon, as well as in Alava, in the province of Vascongadas in Spain. This surname was also found in Italy where it is believed to have been introduced by a family in 1083.

Early History of the Massana family

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Massana Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Macedo, Massana, Manzanares and others.

Early Notables of the Massana family

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Massana migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Massana Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jose Buenaventura Massana, aged 32, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1816 1
Jose Massana, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1845 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)