Vasallos History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Vasallos

What does the name Vasallos mean?

The distinguished surname Vasallos has roots in Spain, and is classified as being of occupational origin. It can be said that the most ancient and most interesting of surnames are those derived from the occupation of the original bearer. "Vasallo" has its roots in the Celtic word "vassallos" that came into the Italian and Castilian languages by way of the Latin "vassallus," meaning "vassal." The word Vasallo, and therefore the family surname Vasallos, is defined as "he who receives benefits or honor of a Lord, such as lands, money, or the condition of Knighthood, in exchange for important services that had been given to him."

Early Origins of the Vasallos family

The surname Vasallos was first found in the ancient kingdom of Castile. However, the surname Vasallos also has its origins in Italy, in the city of Genoa. Nonetheless, the family surname Vasallos was probably introduced to Castile in the eleventh and twelfth centuries.

Early History of the Vasallos family

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Vasallos Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vassallo, Vassailo, Vazalo, Vasallos and others.

Early Notables of the Vasallos family

Federico Vassallo Roselló of the Military Administration in 1885, who served in the ranks of the Royal Army of Spain, the noble Sebasti n Vasallo Moriano of the...
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Migration of the Vasallos family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Francisco Vasallo who emigrated to Puerto Rico in 1822; IIdefonso Vasallo who also arrived in Puerto Rico in 1843; Guiseppi Vasalllo who came to Philadelphia in 1878.