The surname Mascarell is of Italian origin. It is derived from the Latin word "Masculus," meaning "male" or "masculine," which evolved into the Italian word "Mascari." This surname was likely used to denote a family's connection to masculinity or strong characteristics. Over time, the name would have further evolved into Mascarell.
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Early Origins of the Mascarell family
The surname Mascarell was first found in Piedmont (Italian: Piemonte, Piedmontese and Occitan: Piemont), a territorial division of northern Italy at the foot of the Alps consisting of the provinces of Alessandria, Cuneo, Novara and Turin. Later Aosta and Vercelli were added and still later, Asti. History is related back to 49 B.C. The house of Savoy rose in 1000 A.D. 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 Mascarell family
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Mascarell Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Masciarelli, Mascarello, Mascarelli, Mascelli, Masciarello, Mascello, Mascherel and many more.
Early Notables of the Mascarell family
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