| ![Show Contents]() Mazzeo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy The surname Mazzeo is a common occupational name for a person who was a toolmaker. The occupational surname Mazza is derived from the Italian word mazza, which is translated as a club, hammer, mace or staff of office. The name also exists as one of a number of compound names such as Mazzacane, Mazzagalli, Mazzapica, or Mazzamici. Early Origins of the Mazzeo familyThe surname Mazzeo was first found in Reggio-Emilia, where records can be traced to Lazzaro Mazzoli, Councillor of the State in 1186. Other early records show Blasco Mazza, who was in the Cavalry in Messina in 1287, and later became the Baron of Sellia. The Mazza family of Modena entered into the ranks of nobility in 1306. Early History of the Mazzeo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mazzeo research. The years 1377, 1450, 1503, 1528, 1613, 1653, 1741 and 1766 are included under the topic Early Mazzeo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mazzeo Spelling VariationsItalian surnames have a surprising number of forms in comparison with other European surnames because they reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each of which has its distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the most standard Italian surname suffix is "I", whereas in Southern Italy the most typical surname suffix is "O". Sardinian is very different from other forms of Italian and in fact, it is considered to be its own distinct language. Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes, church officials, and the bearers of names, spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. As a consequence of the major changes in the Italian language and in the local spellings of Italian surnames that occurred over the course of history, there are numerous variations for the surname Mazzeo. These spelling variations include Mazza, Mazzetto, Mazzinghi, Mazzoleni, Mazzarelli, Mazzetti, Mazzino, Mazzini, Mazzola, Mazzoli, Mazzuoli, Mazzoletti, Mazzotta, Mazzotti, Mazzone, Mazzoni, Mazzali, Mazzanti and many more. Early Notables of the Mazzeo familyProminent among members of the family was Filippo Mazzola, a famous painter from Parma during the late 15th century. His works can be seen in Padua, Parma, Strasburg, Naples, London, Venice, and Massachusetts. Guido Mazzoni was a famous sculptor from Modena around 1450. He is also known as "Il Paganino," and among his works is a bust of King Ferrante of Naples. Giulio Mazzoni was a famous painter and sculptor in Piacenza during the early 16th century, an was a pupil of Vasari. Marc'Antonio Mazzone was a Venetian musician who wrote 2 books of madrigals during the 16th century. Jacopo di...
Another 170 words (12 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Mazzeo Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mazzeo RankingIn the United States, the name Mazzeo is the 13,224th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Mazzeo migration to the United States | + |
The records on immigrants and ships' passengers show a number of people bearing the name Mazzeo:
Mazzeo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Angelo Mazzeo, aged 43, who immigrated to America from Messina, in 1899
Mazzeo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Antonino Mazzeo, aged 5, who landed in America from Barcellona, Italy, in 1907
- Angela Mazzeo, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States from Italy, in 1910
- Achille Mazzeo, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Ceppaloni, Italy, in 1911
- Andrea Mazzeo, aged 15, who settled in America from Colliano, Italy, in 1911
- Angelo Maria Mazzeo, aged 30, who landed in America from Aviano, Italy, in 1911
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Mazzeo (post 1700) | + |
- Rosario Mazzeo (1911-1997), American clarinetist and clarinet system designer, creator of the Mazzeo system
- Louis B. Mazzeo, American politician, U.S. Vice Consul in Chihuahua, 1932; La Guaira, 1938 2
- Fabio Mazzeo (b. 1983), Italian footballer
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Mazzeo migration to the United States 
