Almassy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Hungary

Etymology of Almassy

What does the name Almassy mean?

The Almassy surname is derived from two Hungarian terms "al," meaning "beneath" or "under," and the word "mase," which means "somebody" or "someone else's." The surname was most likely originally used to refer to someone who was under somebody else's patronage.

Early Origins of the Almassy family

The surname Almassy was first found in Hungary where there were several noble families who bearing the Almas or Almasy surnames; as recorded by Johann Siebmacher, the German historian, in his work "Der Ungarischer Adel," an index of the Hungarian nobility.

Early History of the Almassy family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Almassy research. Another 40 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1589, 1593, 1767, 1777, 1895, 1951, 1992 and 1996 are included under the topic Early Almassy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Almassy Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Almasy, Almas, Almassy and others.

Early Notables of the Almassy family

was Emerich Almasy, ennobled in 1589. Almásy de Zsádany were made Barons of Hungary in 1767, and counts in 1777. László Ede Almásy de Zsadány et Törökszentmiklós (1895-1951) was a Hungarian aristocrat, motorist, desert explorer, aviator, Scout-leader and sportsman who served as the basis for the protagonist in both Michael Ondaatje's...
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Almassy migration to the United States +

Almassy Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Susanna Almassy, aged 68, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895

Almassy Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Susie Almassy, aged 34, who landed in America, in 1904
Anna Almassy, aged 16, who settled in America from Oviz, Hungary, in 1910
Peter Almassy, aged 47, who landed in America from Nagyselmecz, Hungary, in 1911
Ludwig Almassy, aged 27, who immigrated to America from Wien, Austria, in 1913
Andras Almassy, aged 46, who immigrated to the United States from Iske, Hungary, in 1914
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Contemporary Notables of the name Almassy (post 1700) +

Zsuzsa Almássy (b. 1950), Hungarian former Olympic figure skater