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![Show Contents]() Vassallo Surname History
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The distinguished surname Vassallo has roots in Spain, and is classified as being of occupational origin. It can be said that the most ancient and most interesting of surnames are those derived from the occupation of the original bearer. "Vasallo" has its roots in the Celtic word "vassallos" that came into the Italian and Castilian languages by way of the Latin "vassallus," meaning "vassal." The word Vasallo, and therefore the family surname Vassallo, is defined as "he who receives benefits or honor of a Lord, such as lands, money, or the condition of Knighthood, in exchange for important services that had been given to him." Early Origins of the Vassallo familyThe surname Vassallo was first found in Sicily (Italian: Sicilia), the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, where the first on record may be Notiamo un Vassallo, son of Giacomo de Vassallo, da Noto, who held Bavuso in the year 1296. Other records show that name may have originated in the city of Genoa. A line of the family was probably introduced to Castile in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Early History of the Vassallo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vassallo research. Another 384 words (27 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1403, 1406, 1517, 1525, 1526, 1529, 1533, 1536, 1611, 1612, 1615, 1616, 1648, 1650, 1651, 1670, 1716, 1725, 1733, 1739, 1747, 1749, 1756, 1762, 1765, 1768, 1775, 1778, 1785, 1824 and 1838 are included under the topic Early Vassallo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vassallo Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Vassallo, Vasallo, Vasselli, Vassellini, Vassalli and many more. Early Notables of the Vassallo familyProminent among members of the family was - Stefano Vassallo, a 16th century senator of Palermo
- Luigi Vassallo, who was given the title "barone di San Bartolomeo," on September 3, 1670
- Ignazio Vassallo e Bellacera was an 18th century senator in Palermo
- Bartolomeo Vassallo was the Governor of Tavola in 1785
Vassallo RankingIn the United States, the name Vassallo is the 9,882nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Vassallo is ranked the 5,092nd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2
 Vassallo migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Vassallo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Rosa Vassallo who sailed settled in Pennsylvania in 1901
- Angela Vassallo, aged 8, who immigrated to the United States from Palermo, Italy, in 1906
- Andrea Vassallo, aged 33, who landed in America from Butera, Sicily, in 1907
- Alberto Vassallo, aged 31, who landed in America from Turin, Piedmont, in 1907
- Angelo Vassallo, aged 30, who landed in America from Polizze, Sicily, in 1908
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Vassallo (post 1700) | + |
- Joseph Vassallo (b. 1964), American actor born in Malta 3
- John F. Vassallo Jr., American Republican politician, Candidate for New Jersey State House of Assembly 7th District, 1975 4
- Nicla Vassallo (b. 1963), Italian philosopher and writer
- Angelo Vassallo (1953-2010), Italian politician, Mayor of Pollica, assassinated in his home town of Acciaroli
- Salvador Vassallo (1968-1988), Puerto Rican swimmer at the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Salvador "Chiry" Vassallo (1942-2007), Puerto Rican businessman, President and CEO of Vassallo Industries
- Jesse Vassallo (b. 1961), Puerto Rican four-time gold medalist swimmer
- Harry Vassallo, Maltese politician
- Gustavo Vassallo (1920-1960), Argentine fencer at the 1960 Summer Olympics
- Gustavo Vassallo (b. 1978), Peruvian footballer
- ... (Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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Vassallo migration to the United States 
