The distinguished surname Mazan originated in the beautiful and majestic country of France. The surname Mazan is an occupational name, which means that it is a type of hereditary surname. Occupational names were derived from the name of the primary occupation of the first person who used the name. In this case it is derived from the Old French word machun, which meant "stone cutter." Accordingly, the original bearer of this name was a worker in stone or mason.
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Early Origins of the Mazan family
The surname Mazan was first found in Provence, where this illustrious family has held a family seat since ancient times.
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Early History of the Mazan family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mazan research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1397, 1414, 1450, 1572, 1636, 1676 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Mazan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Mazan Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Masson, Masond, Masonde, Mason, Masen, Masons and many more.
Early Notables of the Mazan family
Notable amongst the names at this time was
Pierre Mazan, a Bishop in 1414
Migration of the Mazan family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gilles Masson, who came to Québec, where he married Marie-Jeanne Gauthier in1668; Jacques Masson, who wedding to Jeanne Jousselot of Québec ws in 1670.
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