Naso History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Most instances of the Naso surname are derived ultimately from the place named Naso in Messina province. In Sicily, however it is also thought that the name could have come from the Latin word "naso" meaning "nose," evolving from a nickname for someone with a remarkable nose.

Early Origins of the Naso family

The surname Naso was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), originally the capital of Tuscany, then capital of the kingdom of Italy. On the River Arno there are numerous Florentine Churches, Museums, Galleries. It dates back to 313 A.D. The history is complex and turbulent. The de' Medici family are the notables. They were expelled in 1494 but they returned in 1512, out in 1527 and then returned. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. However, Baron Giovanni di Naso moved south to Messina in 1365 and held the Castle of S.Stefano di Briga under Frederico III of Sicily.

Early History of the Naso family

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Naso Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Naso, Nasi, Nassi, Nasso, Naseau, Nassini, Nasari and others.

Early Notables of the Naso family

Prominent among members of the family was

the Naso family of Sicily

Naso migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Naso Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Agostino Naso, age 26, who arrived in New York on Oct. 11, 1883, aboard the "Archimede"
P. Naso, age 36, who arrived in New York on May 5, 1887, aboard the "Columbia"
Domenica Naso of Palermo, who arrived in New York on April 1, 1893 aboard the "Elysia"

Naso Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Angelo Naso, aged 35, who landed in America from Catone, Salerno, Italy, in 1907
Antonino Naso, aged 17, who landed in America from S. Agata, Sicily, in 1911
Antonio Naso, aged 19, who immigrated to America from S Rufo, Italy, in 1911
Attilio Naso, aged 8, who landed in America from Catania, Italy, in 1912
Annarosa Naso, aged 65, who settled in America from Rocello Ionica, Italy, in 1912
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Contemporary Notables of the name Naso (post 1700) +

Robert J. "Bob" Naso, American college football head coach
Gianluca Naso (b. 1987), Italian professional tennis player