Nasso History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Nasso

What does the name Nasso mean?

Most instances of the Nasso surname are derived ultimately from the place named Naso in Messina province. In Sicily, however it is also thought that the name could have come from the Latin word "naso" meaning "nose," evolving from a nickname for someone with a remarkable nose.

Early Origins of the Nasso family

The surname Nasso was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), originally the capital of Tuscany, then capital of the kingdom of Italy. On the River Arno there are numerous Florentine Churches, Museums, Galleries. It dates back to 313 A.D. The history is complex and turbulent. The de' Medici family are the notables. They were expelled in 1494 but they returned in 1512, out in 1527 and then returned. 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. However, Baron Giovanni di Naso moved south to Messina in 1365 and held the Castle of S.Stefano di Briga under Frederico III of Sicily.

Early History of the Nasso family

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Nasso Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Naso, Nasi, Nassi, Nasso, Naseau, Nassini, Nasari and others.

Early Notables of the Nasso family

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Nasso migration to the United States +

Nasso Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Domenico Antonio Nasso, aged 26, who landed in America from Vallefiorita, Italy, in 1909
Francesco Nasso, aged 37, who immigrated to America from Teano, Italy, in 1909
Giuseppe Nasso, aged 42, who settled in America from Polistena, Italy, in 1909
Giorgio Nasso, aged 28, who immigrated to the United States from S. Giorgio, Italy, in 1911
Domenico Nasso, aged 36, who immigrated to the United States from Molochio, Italy, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Nasso (post 1700) +

Giulio Nasso (1906-1999), Italian-born, American builder of renowned places like: Madison Square Gardens; the General Motors Building; and the Chase Manhattan Bank Building
Julius R. Nasso (b. 1952), Italian-born, American film producer, pharmacologist, and businessman