Cusumano History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Italy

The surname Cusumano was a patronymic created from the given name Cosma, which is derived from the Latin word "cosmas," which means "harmony." The Patronymic was the most common type of family name found in the region of Venice.

Early Origins of the Cusumano family

The surname Cusumano was first found in Venice (Italian: Venezia), and seaport occupying one of the most remarkable sites of the world. Centralizing on the Grand Canal the history of the city can be traced through the different styles of architecture Byzantine, Gothic, early Renaissance and late Renaissance. It is rich in ancient palaces, churches, libraries, galleries, monuments, statues, treasures and artifacts. Its history is abundant in politics, art, religion, scholarship and conflict. The ducal palace was commenced in 1309. 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.

Early History of the Cusumano family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cusumano research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1308 and 1310 are included under the topic Early Cusumano History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cusumano Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cosmano, Cosmani, Cosmelli, Cosimi, Cusma, Cosma, Cusmano, Cosmanus, Gusmani, Gusmin, Gosmin, Cusumano, Cocimano, Cusmano and many more.

Early Notables of the Cusumano family (pre 1700)

More information is included under the topic Early Cusumano Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cusumano Ranking

In the United States, the name Cusumano is the 17,396^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1]

Cusumano migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Cusumano Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Agata Cusumano, aged 15, who arrived in America from Caltabellotta, Sicily, in 1906
Domenica Cusumano, aged 21, who arrived in America from Palermo, Italy, in 1907
Alfonso Cusumano, aged 48, who arrived in America from Palermo, Palermo, in 1909
Antonia Cusumano, aged 34, who arrived in America from Balestrate, Sicily, in 1909
Benedetto Cusumano, aged 48, who arrived in America from Sciacca, Sicily, in 1910
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Cusumano (post 1700) +

Michael A. Cusumano, American Sloan Management Review Distinguished Professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management
James A. Cusumano (b. 1942), American entertainer and entrepreneur, former lead singer for the recording group The Royal Teens and co-founder of Catalytica, Inc., a Silicon Valley company with business units in sustainable energy and pharmaceuticals
Camille J. Cusumano, American author, best known for her newest book, Tango, an Argentine Love Story
Nuccio Cusumano (b. 1948), Italian politician, Senator in the Italian Senate (2006-2008)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/