| ![Show Contents]() Manguso History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy From the historical and enchanting Italian region of the islands of Sicily emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Manguso family. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they were characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. Although the most common type of family name found in Sicily is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, the nickname type of surname is also frequently found. Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The surname Manguso is a name for a person who is left handed. The name Manco is derived from the Italian word mancino, which means a left-handed man. In fact, "Manco" is the southern form of the word mancino. Alternatively, the surname Manco is of local origin and is derived from the place-name Mancusi, a town in the Benevento region of Italy, south of Naples. Early Origins of the Manguso familyThe surname Manguso was first found in the small town of Taormina, which is on the Eastern coast of the island, near the famous volcanic Mount Etna. A well known member of the family at this time was Girolamo Mancuso, who was a cavalier for the Emperor Charles V Early History of the Manguso familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Manguso research. The year 1595 is included under the topic Early Manguso History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Manguso Spelling VariationsSurnames that originated in Italy are characterized by an enormous number of spelling variations. Some of these are derived from regional traditions and dialects. Northern names, for instance, often end in "o", while southern names tend to end in "i". Other variations come from the fact the medieval scribes tended to spell according to the sound of words, rather than any particular set of rules. The recorded variations of Manguso include LaMancusa, LoMancuso, Manco, Manconi, Mancosu, Mancusi, Mancuso, Mangusi and many more. Early Notables of the Manguso familyAnother 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Manguso Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Manguso migration to the United States | + |
Investigation of immigration and passenger lists has revealed a number of people bearing the name Manguso:
Manguso Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Carmela Manguso, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States from Bella, Italy, in 1913
- Gaetano Manguso, aged 36, who landed in America from Faguano Castello, Italy, in 1913
- Vincenzo Manguso, aged 28, who landed in America from Bella, Italy, in 1913
- Ruffaele Manguso, aged 48, who immigrated to the United States from Torre del Greco, Italy, in 1915
- Dominico Manguso, aged 18, who immigrated to America from Carlopoli, Italy, in 1915
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Manguso (post 1700) | + |
- Sarah Manguso (b. 1974), American writer and poet
- Anthony Manguso, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Justice of New York Supreme Court 8th District, 1960 1
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Manguso migration to the United States 
